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Feeling Fine

And by fine I don't mean the Italian Job version: Freaked Out, Insecure, Neurotic and Emotional. (I really enjoy that movie but can't get behind the world view and overall message of the movie but that's another discussion.)

No, I'm really doing good. It's a daily struggle but I'm holding on and hanging in there. Seasonal depression kicked in a little early this year, but we're heading it off at the pass. (I'll stop with the metaphors. Probably.) Then again, today was a good day. We'll see what tomorrow brings.

I say "we" because God has taught me that I don't face anything in this life alone. Sometimes it's just me and Jesus. A lot of times, Jesus gives me friends, family, co-workers, etc. to be there with me. I praise God for all the people he's given me.

Proverbs 27:17 "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." 

Light therapy and light therapy have been helping. Big "L" light therapy is Jesus. Little "l" light therapy is the full spectrum lights I have at home and work. The "HappyLights" are produced by Verilux and I have seen a significant change.

And I couldn't be doing well without the people who love me and lift me up: in prayer, with encouraging words and lots of smiles and hugs.

Romans 12:10 " Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves."

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