“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.”
― George Bernard Shaw
My mother sent me this quote this morning, and it made me think of a few things. One of those things is the lack of confidence I have in myself at times. Then I thought about all of the weapons in my arsenal that I’ve learned along the way, and I was back in battle, winning!
I also thought about Kate Spade when I read this. I don’t know anything about Kate Spade except that she was a fashion designer known for her handbags. She was famous and rich, two things many people believe lead to happiness. Well, she may have had “it all”, but she didn’t have it all together in the most important area — her mind. And now she is no longer with us at such a young age. The power of the brain once it is fixated on a certain negative thought pattern is difficult to break. It’s chemical. This is a fact.
“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Anxiety and depression are symptoms of the brains negative thought patterns. If we continue down this path without a change and don’t seek help, then that is insanity. Isn’t it ironic that we would rather be insane than admit to having a mental problem and face the stigma of seeking help? If you have clogged arteries, you seek professional help to fix or at least improve the condition. Why don’t we do the same for the mind? It’s illogical! It’s insanity! The conversation needs to be changed!
I have received help. I beg you to do the same.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline – 1-800-273-8255
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