LIVING A LIFE OF PURPOSE CAN OVERCOME DEPRESSION, HOPELESSNESS, & DISCONTENTMENT

If you do what is right with the right attitude, you will get what you want- Joyce Meyer

It is better to live your own destiny imperfectly, than to live an imitation of somebody's else with perfection- Bhagavad Gita

Giving more to the meaning of life beyond one's self is the best anecdote  to the sentiment of feeling like one's life or self is purposeless. - Me

Reaching beyond self keeps people going. In competition,  you're not focused on you, you're focused on outdoing another person, so you have motivation to keep going. In care, you may change your lifestyle and commitments if you have a child, animal, or loved one you must watch after. In business,  you know you must continue to work for the satisfaction of your customers.  In a relationship,  sometimes you must go beyond what you want, to support and build up your lover or friend. Life goes beyond you.

I think whem we connect to a purpose beyond ourself, we are always able to be a little more motivated to do more, do better, and do our best. When one cannot see beyond themselves and the value of their purpose, whether in the grand scheme of life, or even on a personal level, dissaray occurs.

What happenes when we can't feel or see beyond ourselves? We experience feelings of worthlessness, lack of peace, hopelessness,  discontent, and failure.

As people we want to feel as though we matter. As women, we want to feel not only that we matter, but that we are loved, and people can see our value, but too often we don't provide our own selves with that encouragement. There are so many ideals around womanhood and what we should be. For millennials, we have to also sort through the added pressures of traditional family and career life. Many millennials are rolling in debt, and thats overwhelming for many in itself. The pressures of "success" can overwhelm anyone; if you feel like you have too much,  you may not feel in control of your life and feel hopeless; if you're not living out to your own " expectations" and feel really far from your goals, you feel shame and worthlessness. Sometimes you feel like giving up, mentally or even physically. Let it go. It's difficult,  I know but life is more than that. Life is more than you!

I've seen more and more stories about young women taking their lives. I've seen more posts about young mothers experiencing post partum depression. Through my work, I interact all the time, with women who feel so unimportant;  life feels meaningless. Experiences around eating disorders, traumatic of patterened unhealthy relationships, or dissatisfaction with where they are in life, seem to be the biggest culprits for us women. I say  BE encouraged because someone else loves and needs you; someone else believes you're amazing; someone else knows, everything will work out, and you know what, its all true!

You have a purpose, we all have a purpose, and the sooner you can find your purpose, connect to it, and connect to what you do for others,  that can encourage you to keep going.

I speak from experience. I am very cognizant of my mental health battles and have gracefully been able to create my own support toolkit and action steps when I lose sight of my purpose.  Every since I was little I've wanted to heal others and be a voice for those who felt like they had no voice. But like anyone who experiences the feelings I spoke about earlier, life happens, and sometimes you just don't feel like you can see the light. There are many times I didn't want to be on this Earth, even most recently earlier this year when I was going through a major depressive episode, but I had to remember,  pain doesn't end with me. There were 3 constants I had kept on mind: 1)There are people who love me and if they knew how I felt or what I was thinking, they'd want it to stop. 2)If I leave, no one would carry out the vision of BE! the way God has placed it in my spirit. 3) There are people going through more anguish in life than me, and at this moment they have more hope.

All sentiments that encourage you to keep going, reach beyond self. Looking beyond yourself is how you connect to your purpose. Its your "why?" The "why" of anything is the answer to everything. Know your Why, let it guide you, let it push you. Everything doesn't have to be grand and every person isn't going to be a celebrity.  Do you make others laugh? Are you a good listener? Is there power in your speaking, writing, dancing or creating of anything?  Do people go to you for advice? Are you known for being really knowledgeable about certain topics?

You serve a purpose, and you are meant to be here for the benefit of at least 1 other person. You matter. Say that to yourself.

"I matter."

Set an intention everyday to be open to walking in your purpose.

" I am open to receive all opportunities for me serv others and fulfill my highest self.  I am thankful for all that I have and have to give others to contribute to the world. I will look beyond myself and honor my existence by honoring the needs of others."

Truth Moment: You won't always feel motivated.  You won't always feel your best. Life won't always be set up for you to care about others, or even feel the best about your self and your current situation,  but you can choose.

Even though I know my depression occurs on a physiological level, I try to handle what I can, my thoughts or the actions that our influenced by my thoughts. I recognize this is not an advantage for every person with mood disorders, but connecting to such power can absolutely shift anything.

You are Powerful. You are Worthy. You can be full of Hope and Faith. You are a Light. You are Love. Remember that.

BE Purposeful~
By: Tiffany W.

If you do what is right with the right attitude, you will get what you want- Joyce Meyer