I have decided to be happy no matter what. Given the many turns a life can take, is that a valid decision? If a happy man's dog is run over, wouldn't he cry just the same as a sad man? In my case, I came to the conclusion that being sad is boring, but isn't it also part of the full human being? Perhaps it is impossible to always be happy, especially when life is full of hardship, but one should bounce back from setbacks quickly, lest the tears prevent one from seizing an opportunity that may arise. Lord knows I've let many an opportunity slip away because I was in the throes of depression, but then can mental illness be considered the same as normal sadness? I think not. Everyone has moments that are sad, whereas someone in a depressive state will be sad holding a winning lottery ticket. I think when I made this decision, I was in a manic state, and next week I will be wallowing again in the dark corners of my mind, but we'll see. I could just be putting myself on...
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