Beware the tactics of those selling to us. They present us with so many special offers. All these schemes are to encourage us to buy
more than we need or really want. They
are playing on our greed, our desire for things. When we are offered a net full
of oranges and then the chance to have another net free, the seller is only
making this offer because he knows he will have to throw away the second net if
you don’t take it, as he has overstocked.
You will find it hard to eat all those oranges before they go off. Of
course, if you have a large family buy one get one free works in your favour. Everyone
wants your money and will do anything to get it from you. Jesus told us that our worth doesn’t depend
on the things we possess. He also told
us not to worry about our food or clothes.
He always promises daily bread, so really only those who live in
isolated areas or kept in by snow should stock up their cupboards. Our Father
knows what we need and when we will need it.
We are not to store up treasure on earth but in heaven. The shops know how to press our greed button
and we need to resist their tactics.
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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