Say Something Positive about Life...

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   paradigmsearchposted 11 years ago

   I'm depressed today. Who wants to cheer me up?
   
   I'll start.
   
   I have food and shelter.

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      gmwilliamsposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Para, you made me feel much better despite my 86 hubberscore.  Well, despite that, I have a regular payout, good friends and relatives who care about me, food, shelter, and some very nice luxuries.  Can't complain.  Why complain where there are those poor souls who have nothing, not even a place over their heads.  Thank you for this thread.
      

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         paradigmsearchposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         It's all biochemical. I have tryptophan-inducing food and B-complex vitamins. One day at a time. Sure would like to find that all-consuming interest and purpose in life though...

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            Shyron E Shenkoposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            Come on Paradigmsearch,
            You have so many friends on here
            You could fill a Church
            Or at least a pew
            Maybe even two
            So don't be blue and leave us in the lurch
            Come on and join us out here on the perch
            And if this limb should swing and sway
            If we all hang together we will be safe this day.

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      Cardisaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I really like you

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         paradigmsearchposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         
         
         Thank you, Cardisa!

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      HollieTposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I think you should buy a cheap or second hand camera! You appear to pick good images from limited stock and illustrate your hubs (and forum posts) rather well with them. I think we should see things through PDS's lens! You could also sell those images or open a Zazzle store (definitely the latter)
      
      But also once you have a camera, you'll be inspired to get out more, get some fresh air and immortalize your thoughts at the time!
      
      Do it, PDS!

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      Phyllis Doyleposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Life on Earth is a university -- do your best and strive ever for the highest potential of Self.
      
      With all its ups and downs, life is beautiful.

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      Phyllis Doyleposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Here is a thought, Para -- seeing that picture of a cute puppy reminds me how fun it is to give a dog some peanut butter (they love it) then sit back and watch them. This always makes me laugh so hard.  And -- laughing stimulates those little endorphins in our brains that bring harmony and balance to our overall feeling of goodness.

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      Shyron E Shenkoposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I am positive we are still alive, so while we are here we should make the most of life.

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   Victoria Lynnposted 11 years ago

   Spring will be here soon!

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      paradigmsearchposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Sunlight is indeed a positive emotional influence.

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         Victoria Lynnposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         That's for sure!

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   Aneegmaposted 11 years ago

   I made payment this month! Biggest payout so far..
   
   <<<hugs and hot chocolate on the house for you>>>

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      paradigmsearchposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Me, too, now that you mention it.

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   ChristinSposted 11 years ago

   All things are cyclical - so whatever you are experiencing will pass eventually - just like the seasons and night and day - things are always in motion - your depression today will also pass away and something better and brighter will come into focus soon enough.

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      paradigmsearchposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      The treadmill of life. This, too, shall pass...
      
      Desperately need to find some new, all-consuming interest and purpose in life...

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      Beth37posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Truth and we all need to hear that sometimes.

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   DzyMsLizzyposted 11 years ago

   Smiling takes fewer muscles than frowning, and in and of itself can make you feel better.  Go read the jokes forum thread, and get some good laughs in.  It really is good medicine.

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      paradigmsearchposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Speaking of potassium... http://www.healthaliciousness.com/artic … assium.php 

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         DzyMsLizzyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         LOL--I just Googled that yesterday, and found that exact page!  ;-)

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            paradigmsearchposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            Good. I saw the other thread. I was worried about you.

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   JessBrazposted 11 years ago

   There are only 19 days left of winter!!
   And only 8 more days until the clocks spring ahead The days are going to start getting longer again. Sunshine will be upon us again soon! I can't waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitttttttttt!!!!!!!! It's been such a long winter this year.... Speaking of, today is the first day of March, and when I'm living (eastern ontario) March came in like a lion.. a tame lion, but a really suppppperrrrr colllld lion (-19 C when I left for work this morning) ... So she'll be going out like a lamb!!!
   
   Yahoo!!!!!

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   paradigmsearchposted 11 years ago

   
   I've got to remember about perspective...

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      Victoria Lynnposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      :-)

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      jansharesposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Yes, perspective, para. Each star above has its position and place, making it breath-taking and beautiful, creating the whole. You, too, have a place in the vastness of stars. I see you up there . . . at the top, to the right . . . see? You shine brightly here at HP. That is your purpose. Continue to hold your position amongst the stars. Do not allow depression to dull your light.

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   chelseasblogposted 11 years ago

   Sometimes when I feel depressed, I watch videos on YouTube where they replace lyrics in a song with screaming goats. They're actually pretty funny. Aside from that, you could watch a favorite TV show or read a good book (there are lots of good books out there). Take a deep breath. Tomorrow is another day.

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      paradigmsearchposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awf45u6zrP0
      
      35 seconds...

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         chelseasblogposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         The music works perfectly! That's pretty funny. XD

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   janesixposted 11 years ago

   I'm sorry you're depressed:(
   
   When I'm depressed, I drown myself in fantasy and science fiction novels. It keeps me going till my next hypomanic period (which is now).
   
   Cheer up soon, Sweetheart, we all love you:)

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      paradigmsearchposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Life is a pain in the neck.

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         janesixposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         I know.
         
         But I am abnormally cheerful today. If I could give some of that to you, I would.
         
         BE HAPPY, WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT!!!
         
         Usually I'm whining in my soup about how crappy my life is (no joke).

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         jansharesposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Then you need a swift neck massage. (SMACK!) Snap out of it!

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    JessBrazposted 11 years ago

    Don't laugh at me, but there are two weird things I do with music that usually put me in a great mood..
    The first is listening to bagpipe music.. I don't know why. But it just makes me happy.. It's weird, I know.
    
    The second, if I'm have a really bad day and can't seem to get out of my own way: I put "Start Me Up" by the Rolling Stones on in my earbuds and dance like Mick Jagger... I swear, it sounds weird, but I find it works... Have you ever watched Mick Jagger dance? He has very weird movements, but you can just tell that even though he can't really dance, he's enjoying himself... I highly recommend giving it a try. Dance alone like Mick Jagger. You'll feel so silly, you'll put a smile on your own face.
    
    

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       chelseasblogposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       It's not that weird. I love dancing around my room. And hey, if it works for you then who is anyone to judge?

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       paradigmsearchposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       For those who haven't seen it.
       
       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-50GjySwew
       
       9 million views can't be wrong.

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          jansharesposted 11 years agoin reply to this

          What? LOL, LOL, LOL, LOL, LOL!!!!!

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          chelseasblogposted 11 years agoin reply to this

          My new workout routine.

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          vocalcoachposted 11 years agoin reply to this

          OMG!  This had me going.  I had to laugh at the comments which are really funny!

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       Beth37posted 11 years agoin reply to this

       That's funny. When the song "Moves Like Jagger" comes on by Maroon 5, I have to dance. I can be sitting in the car, so exhausted from work that I can barely move... it doesn't matter. That song comes on and I have to dance.

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    LongTimeMotherposted 11 years ago

    Random acts of kindness work for me, paradigmsearch. Do something nice for a stranger. You'd be surprised how much better you feel.

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       paradigmsearchposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       I am also big on that kind of thing.

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    writingloverposted 11 years ago

    You're witty.

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    paradigmsearchposted 11 years ago

    Overwhelmed by everything. It's just all too much. Going into plod mode. One day at a time. Total reclusion and shutdown.

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       janesixposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Ok, I hope you feel better soon.

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       Beth37posted 11 years agoin reply to this

       What if you did something radical tomorrow? Something different than you've done in quite some time? What if you made a promise to do it and we held you accountable?
       
       Tomorrow's Sunday... what about going to a good church, having breakfast with an old friend or planning something that puts you outside your comfort zone?

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    Good Guyposted 11 years ago

    Thank goodness, I woke up this morning and found myself still alive and healthy!

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    Beth Eaglescliffeposted 11 years ago

    PS
    It's a new day, a new dawn. Hope you're feeling good!
    
    www.   youtube.com/watch?v=OfJRX-8SXOs

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    Nadine Mayposted 11 years ago

    I want to send you a big hug and add an image but I don't see how I can do that. I see that many have responded and that says a lot.  Its great to belong to a powerful community that supports one another. I hope we have all manage to shift your depression for a lighter good  feeling within yourself. More we cannot do, only  to keep you in the light. Feel your abundance! Its not always reflected in money, but you already have all the abundance you need.  Just trust that to be so!

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    DrMark1961posted 11 years ago

    
    
    I´m sending you a puppy. Unless I am chatting with WC Fields, everyone is cheered up by looking at a puppy.

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    ahorsebackposted 11 years ago

    We are but one man [woman] in a vast universe of mostly unknown and unexplored  beauty , where all things mesh to form the perfect world that we live in  here on earth . And yet at times like this ....we can only think about how "I" feel. I don't mean this to say  to diminish your mood further , only to show .....Does it matter how one man feels. I think not ....Hey but remember this ...WE hubbers love you!

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       sallybeaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       I second the idea about the camera, a decent SLR and a macro lens would get your outdoors and away from your computer.  Just being inside all the time makes me feel depressed.
       A macro lens will give you a front row seat into the fascinating world of bugs and insects and you will forget about feeling down.  Unfortunately the insects don't talk back talk but just occasionally they do bite so you could always consider these as as love bites.
       Being outdoors is good for the soul and there is a good chance that you will meet someone really special when you are out with the trusty camera!
       Once you get really proficient at the camera you can sell your photos on Shutterstock - there has to be more than HubPages out there.

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    mts1098posted 11 years ago

    laughter is the best medicine and life is good

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    cecileportillaposted 11 years ago

    Life each day as if it is the last day of  your life. Do something that you really want to do that makes you happy!

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    DrMark1961posted 11 years ago

    
    Are you still needing a hand, PDS?

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       paradigmsearchposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Watch paradigmsearch deal with life...
       
       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deHIpA04SXg
       
       54 seconds.

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          HollieTposted 11 years agoin reply to this

          Yay, but PDS and determined Weimaraner get there in the end!!

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             paradigmsearchposted 11 years agoin reply to this

             Yep. I'm fun to watch, but I'll always get my frisbee.

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    fpherj48posted 11 years ago

    You need not search to fill the BIG PICTURE in life, to know your purpose, para.  We have a new and better purpose with each new day.
    
    A person as multi-faceted and talented as yourself need not worry about A PURPOSE for ALL time......you are limitless.......in a Universe filled with purpose.
    
    This forum served a vital purpose.  All these individuals have run to rescue.......share and uplift.  In order to do this, they each had to reach inside and pull out something "positive"......something to brighten your mood....and in so doing, they brightened their own.
    Thank you for that!   I believe this was your purpose for today.  You should believe it too!
    
    Tomorrow...you and I and everyone will find another purpose.

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       Dont Taze Me Broposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       The most positive thing I can say about life that really puts it in perspective is it’s important to remember that God did not make us for this world. Our home is in eternity. What is eternity like in comparison to this life? If we were to take a cable and shoot it out around this earth and take a pen and make a scratch on the cable, maybe 1/64th of an inch, that’s about how long our life is here on this earth in comparison to eternity. listen to this - start at 11:15 http://files.secc.org/sermons/sermon-221.mp3
       

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    The Examiner-1posted 11 years ago

    Did you hear the one about the...

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    merej99posted 11 years ago

    This always lifts me up.  LOL
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_izvAbhExY

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    vocalcoachposted 11 years ago

    You cannot be depressed and watch this video at the same time my friend. http://youtu.be/DEbZqvMu2cQ

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    mts1098posted 11 years ago

    it is almost jeep season - that means jeep top down, psp on...

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    sparkleyfingerposted 11 years ago

    My rabbit has just had babies! 3days old at the moment, and sooo cute!

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       The Examiner-1posted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Congratulations to...what is your rabbits name?

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          sparkleyfingerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

          Bunny. Not very original, I know... Her original name was Prozac lollol, but I chockened out of that at the vets! Babies still strong, named Augustus, Cynthia, Wriggler and Dredd :-p
          
          

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