A Bit Down

I feel like I've been missing forever, when I've actually only missed one day of blogging.

Missing one day is odd for me, since I normally post everyday, sometimes twice. 

I just haven't been feeling myself lately. 

I haven't felt like painting, or making anything new. 

I haven't felt like exploring, taking photos or even blogging.

I've struggled with depression all my life, and sometimes it hits harder than I ever expect it to. 

For little or no reason.

I post a lot about happiness, and making the choice to be happy.

These are reminders for myself and everyone who happens to look at this blog.

but,

I know it's a hard choice.

Sometimes a daily struggle,

and sometimes it feels quite impossible.

Sometimes the term "happiness is a choice" is easily thrown to the side by those who are naturally a bit happier than the rest. They know it's a choice and it's an easy one for them.

And then there are some who read or hear that and get just a bit offended, because it's not that easy. The term "happiness is a choice" is scoffed at because 

"if only you knew how I feel right now, not even you could make the choice to be happy."

I know.

I've felt it too.

Just like most people, I need practice too.

Things to Remember: 


When one door closes, another one opens.
People do care.
Practice patience.
Slow down.
Meditate.
Simplify.
Accept what you have.
Ignore what you don't need. 
Don't compare yourself to others.
Love.
 Help lift another person.