Battling Depression

     Whenever I get down, or whenever I talk to someone that feels depressed or just upset about their life situation I am reminded of a quote that I read some time ago. This quote put everything into perspective for me and caused me to think about how we should view things around us.

Doesn't that change your perspective a little. Knowing that no matter who you are there is always someone that looks up to you, that wants you around, and that would miss you if you were gone. Think about that a little! You are you for a reason. Your situation may not be what you would like or what you imagined, but don't give up! Prepare yourself to do better. To become the person that you know you can be. There are things that you alone can do in this world! Don't forget that.

The Best day of your life!

     Several years ago I served a mission for my church in Europe. It was an amazing time and I was able to learn so many things about myself, as well as about people in general. Europe is a wonderful and beautiful place, but with the work that we were doing as missionaries at times it proved to be a little overwhelming. I was always impressed by a particular young man that went out at the same time that I did. We didn't know each other beforehand but he was a very kind and happy person. With the nature of our work there, we didn't spend much time together as we traveled around to different areas. Every now and then I would see him at a meeting and each time I was impressed with his demeanor. We would ask him how things were going and how he was doing and each time, without fail, he would respond, "It's the best day of my life." I learned a lot from that little phrase. Times were tough as we worked in Europe. Strangers in a strange country, we had to work hard so that we could stay positive.
     I thought about my friends never failing response to how he was doing, "Its the best day of my life." I thought about it a lot. Now, years later, that phrase still comes into my head. "Is today the best day of my life?" When I pose that question to myself, I realize that things don't always just fall into place in order to make each day "The best day of our lives!" We have to work each day to make it The best day. What are we doing today to make it better than yesterday? What are we doing to make today "The best day of our lives?"

     Life is all about going out and doing what you want to do. Doing what you know you can do. Theres no reason that you can't go out and become the person that you always dreamed you would be. People may tell you that you aren't smart enough, that you don't have enough experience, that you are too small or not old enough. None of that matters if you know what you want and you keep focused on your goal. Its all about making each day better than the last. Making each day "THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE!"

Why do we need this website?

When we came up with the idea for this website/blog it was all based on the need that we felt existed for an anonymous place where people could come to find answers for the tough questions that they had. We all have challenges and at times we don't feel there are people that we can talk to. Whether it's because we don't have those people around us, whether we don't feel comfortable sharing our thoughts with those people, or whether we want and outside opinion, it doesn't really matter. We are here to be that person for you to turn to. We know that life is tough, and everyone faces challenges on a daily basis. Thats why we are here. To shine light on new ways to do things, and to help you find the confidence to achieve the things that you want to achieve. We don't have all of the answers, but we do our best to give our honest opinion of what we might do in a similar situation. We aren't trying to replace face-to-face therapy in any way, rather we want to provide a place where you can get quick convenient answers when you find yourself in a tight spot. So good luck with life! Its tough but its all worth it in the end! Let us help you! We hope to hear from you soon!