Do you ever wish you were rich and famous. I used to have a vain dream that I would be a
concert violinist!! I do play the violin
but not really well. I used to teach it
to recalcitrant children, some of whom were pushed into it by their doting
parents. If I really look at the life of
a concert violinist I realize I would not have been happy. There is the constant practice and the
travelling to different venues. It would
tend to wreck family life. There would be the continual pressure to play to a
high standard. To succeed you would have to make a god of your music and where
would that leave room for the one true God.
No, I am glad I have been a mediocre violinist and gradually over the
years I have learnt to put God first though there is still room for me to
improve in this. Beware of having an obsession in your life which keeps you
away from God.
There are two main types of depression, reactive, which is a reaction to your circumstances and endogenous, which is a part of your makeup and not entirely affected by your circumstances. I get the second type. When I am depressed I like to sleep a lot, this is probably not a good thing as depression can lift if you do not have extra sleep. It is all very well knowing that , but acting upon it is another thing. Exercise is also beneficial. Some sorts of depression can be lifted by taking these measures, but some people need medication. You need to get to know your doctor and develope a relationship with him/her where you feel you can trust their judgement. Do look for help as there are lots of possibilities out there. It is not good to spend long stretches of time on your own. Talking with other people will often help lift your spirits, especially if they are people who have gone through this experience themselves. Maybe you need to join a self help group. Avoid people who tell...
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