Humour. You don’t know how good humour is until you’ve lost it. When you start slipping into depression, humour leaves with all other positive emotions. I didn’t realize how much I missed humour until I started coming out of the darkness. I’ve always thought my brother was more humorous than me. As kids he’d…

  Be compassionate. Forgive yourself. If you can forgive others, why won’t you forgive yourself? We are all human and prone to make mistakes. Remind yourself that it’s okay not being perfect. It’s okay to sometimes let your emotions get the better of your judgement as long as you take full responsibility for your actions.…

  Your mistakes are there to remind you, not guide you. Part of the human experience is making mistakes. Sometimes the lessons we learn are quick and easy. Other times the lessons are difficult and painful. Holy men and women have all made mistakes in their lives. Even Jesus allowed Himself to mistakes as part…

A belief is only a thought you rehearsed enough times that it becomes a “belief”. Beliefs become incorporated into our beings over time. New thoughts create new beliefs. Try having small positive thoughts about difficult situations. Focus in on these thoughts to help you navigate through the darkness. Mantra: I am aware of my thoughts.…

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