I saw an interesting statistic not long ago that said the winter season holds the undisputed title of being the season with the highest rate of depression and suicide. One of the reasons listed for this was an increased feeling of loneliness during a time when family and friends for the holidays should be in full force and affect.
What I found to be most surprising about this information was that all the reasons listed were in some way rooted and related to self-pity or a feeling of inadequacy and little worth irregardless of money, material possessions or social status.
Now I’m no doctor, and I surely can’t pretend to understand the depth of the darkness and state-of-mind of someone experiencing such a challenge, but I do understand that the more we take our eyes and focus off of “self” and start to focus on others in need of support, the more we increase the chances of avoiding the pitfall of self-pity and unworthiness.
That’s right folks, “What’s focused on most develops in the host,” and if you leverage this philosophy for your “good” by creating value and doing for others, don’t be surprised when you see it becoming cathartic and therapeutic for you.
Simply put, watch your “Focus” as your future un-folds especially during the season of the cloud cover and the cold and be sure to Make it GREAT! The choice will always be yours and yours alone so choose wisely. 🙂
