As I'm recovering from detatched retina eye surgery-- a gruesome proceedure with a long, slow recovery in progress--I am enjoying JUST BEING. Can't do much else. Need assistance and company which I've been gifted in gobs. I'm so fortunate.
This gift of stopping and looking with other senses is unexpected and awesome. The peace & quietude are fullfilling & satisfying.
So, right now I just need to remind everyone to STOP, LOOK & LISTEN. Slow the race, the pace of your life down. And pay close attention inside and out.
Beautiful reflection, Debra. Thank you for sharing. My brother, and my dear friend's husband recently went through the same experience. Very intense. I appreciate the perspective you bring to your experience with it. So much love and lots of healing vibes coming your way.
My therpist asked me recently if I know how to meet my own needs and I got very defensive and said, all of them except f*&king myself! (ugh...see why I am in therapy - sigh...) But since she's said that, I have been thinking a lot about my needs and I am not even sure what they are or if I can name them; and so, getting them met is a challenge! :P I share this with you to thank you for the very timely (as usual!) message, Scott. Thank you.
Also, those kids (in the video clip) are SO AWESOME!!! Here they are dancing to one of my all-time fave songs. LOVE THEM SO MUCH: https://youtu.be/TH4V-yHbJXk I hope you get some joy from this, too.
thank you , so damn much. i appreciate your love and support, your wisdom, your experience(s)…… you are one of my top go to’s, when i am struggling with my brain health…..
what do i need right now?
gentleness towards my self….. was what my mind just answered.
i am on a medical leave from a job that is really not a good match for me….. am getting Spravato-esketamine treatment (3 x so far) for Treatment Resistant Depression, don’t have alot of friends since I moved to Phoenix 1.5 yrs ago… just got done addressing the unanswered pile of mail/bills, making very minimal payments to each. progress fer sure. also in the mail, i now have access to nutrition support- money for groceries and a state health insurance plan, moving forward. i am trying to let gratitude trump my shame. My 60 yo self still struggles with, life and a meaningful existence . I dont love living in this climate, in my tiny 5th wheel-home. but things are set up now for me to continue with some treatment. Job change and perhaps moving will come later, ….. i hope. for now, i just plugged in a soft lighted lil lamp that was on my desk at work, into a spot across the room on my lil kitchen counter, and that feels… sweet~
Thank you so much for sharing yourself here, Peg. I’m 51 and still struggle at times with life and a meaningful existence. I’m pretty sure it’s part of being human, no matter the age. I’d like to share with you that when I read your words and tune into your energy, I see a lot of strength and intention and feel deeply you are making some important, positive choices for yourself and your life. Yes, listen to that inner call to be gentle with yourself. Again and again and again. That choice alone is a game-changer. Sending you so much love, Peg. 💜💕❤️
I know that you are someone who gives love and joy freely to others when they ask for it. You seem hesitant, however, to tell us your needs. Perhaps your last nudge to go live on FB was really about your needs, as much as our needs.
I would like to know if you are receiving from us, your followers, the energy you need to stay connected to love on your "off" days. Scott, let us touch every corner of your heart like you have touched ours, especially on difficult days..
Know that we are here for you as much as you are here for us. What do YOU need right now from us as you read this? Oh, how much fun it would be to love bomb you!
Thank you, Glenda. I feel so much love from you and everyone here. Going live on FB is always at least in part about me. I get so much from the experience every time. It’s a non-stop love bomb coming at me. ☺️
I won't shower you with platitudes, but I do want to remind you that nothing lasts forever, not the hopelessness, not the depression. Depression wants us to believe there's no end in sight, but the truth is everything shifts and changes, and the experience you're having right now will too. I encourage you to give yourself over to anything in your life that reminds you there is another version of yourself and your life that exists beyond depression: journal entries, books, cards from friends, conversations with friends, your favorite YouTube videos that never fail to make you smile. I know how hard it can be to extend beyond the feelings of depression and take even the smallest action, and still I'm asking you take any small actions you can that reflect connection, and meaning, and joy. Anything that starts to reignite the part of you -- and it's a huge part I promise -- that knows there's so much more to life than what you're experiencing right now. The fact that you left this comment, I believe, is your heart reaching out when your mind cannot. Go to your heart right now. Pray to it. Write to it. Ask it to show up for you. Your depression is fueled by your mind; a way out will be fueled by the love of your heart. I'm sending you so much love, Carrie, and energetic hugs and support. I know it feels like it, but you are not alone. You are beautiful, and worthy, and so enough, just as you are. I love you.
I love you to Scott! Thank you so very much for reminding me again to remember not to listen to my mind but to listen to my heart. You are so wise and such a wonderful human being. It brings me such joy that you wrote back to me even.
Thank you so much again! Love Carrie!!! A Million Thanks Scott!!! Xoxo
So glad to hear this, Carrie. Pls read my reply to Scott's comment.
Again, you are not alone. You are not your Depression. And Bravo for reaching out. That act took strength and courage. Stop and appreciate that. My best to you 💫💖💜
I follow many authors/speakers but it is only Scott that makes the most common sense and has the most empathy that a person Really needs to hear. He speakers to me. He has a gift.
As I'm recovering from detatched retina eye surgery-- a gruesome proceedure with a long, slow recovery in progress--I am enjoying JUST BEING. Can't do much else. Need assistance and company which I've been gifted in gobs. I'm so fortunate.
This gift of stopping and looking with other senses is unexpected and awesome. The peace & quietude are fullfilling & satisfying.
So, right now I just need to remind everyone to STOP, LOOK & LISTEN. Slow the race, the pace of your life down. And pay close attention inside and out.
You may be astonished.
Beautiful reflection, Debra. Thank you for sharing. My brother, and my dear friend's husband recently went through the same experience. Very intense. I appreciate the perspective you bring to your experience with it. So much love and lots of healing vibes coming your way.
Thanks 💫
My therpist asked me recently if I know how to meet my own needs and I got very defensive and said, all of them except f*&king myself! (ugh...see why I am in therapy - sigh...) But since she's said that, I have been thinking a lot about my needs and I am not even sure what they are or if I can name them; and so, getting them met is a challenge! :P I share this with you to thank you for the very timely (as usual!) message, Scott. Thank you.
Also, those kids (in the video clip) are SO AWESOME!!! Here they are dancing to one of my all-time fave songs. LOVE THEM SO MUCH: https://youtu.be/TH4V-yHbJXk I hope you get some joy from this, too.
Love you xxoo
You’ll figure out your needs, Chrisann, I have no doubt, as long as you keep your intention there and make them a priority. (whatever they are!)
So much love to you. 💜💕❤️
Thank you! <3 xxoo
hi scott,
thank you , so damn much. i appreciate your love and support, your wisdom, your experience(s)…… you are one of my top go to’s, when i am struggling with my brain health…..
what do i need right now?
gentleness towards my self….. was what my mind just answered.
i am on a medical leave from a job that is really not a good match for me….. am getting Spravato-esketamine treatment (3 x so far) for Treatment Resistant Depression, don’t have alot of friends since I moved to Phoenix 1.5 yrs ago… just got done addressing the unanswered pile of mail/bills, making very minimal payments to each. progress fer sure. also in the mail, i now have access to nutrition support- money for groceries and a state health insurance plan, moving forward. i am trying to let gratitude trump my shame. My 60 yo self still struggles with, life and a meaningful existence . I dont love living in this climate, in my tiny 5th wheel-home. but things are set up now for me to continue with some treatment. Job change and perhaps moving will come later, ….. i hope. for now, i just plugged in a soft lighted lil lamp that was on my desk at work, into a spot across the room on my lil kitchen counter, and that feels… sweet~
Thank you Scott….♥️~peg
Thank you so much for sharing yourself here, Peg. I’m 51 and still struggle at times with life and a meaningful existence. I’m pretty sure it’s part of being human, no matter the age. I’d like to share with you that when I read your words and tune into your energy, I see a lot of strength and intention and feel deeply you are making some important, positive choices for yourself and your life. Yes, listen to that inner call to be gentle with yourself. Again and again and again. That choice alone is a game-changer. Sending you so much love, Peg. 💜💕❤️
I know that you are someone who gives love and joy freely to others when they ask for it. You seem hesitant, however, to tell us your needs. Perhaps your last nudge to go live on FB was really about your needs, as much as our needs.
I would like to know if you are receiving from us, your followers, the energy you need to stay connected to love on your "off" days. Scott, let us touch every corner of your heart like you have touched ours, especially on difficult days..
Know that we are here for you as much as you are here for us. What do YOU need right now from us as you read this? Oh, how much fun it would be to love bomb you!
We love you. I love you.
Thank you, Glenda. I feel so much love from you and everyone here. Going live on FB is always at least in part about me. I get so much from the experience every time. It’s a non-stop love bomb coming at me. ☺️
So much love to you! 💜
I feel no hope Scott. I'm very depressed.
Hi Carrie.
I won't shower you with platitudes, but I do want to remind you that nothing lasts forever, not the hopelessness, not the depression. Depression wants us to believe there's no end in sight, but the truth is everything shifts and changes, and the experience you're having right now will too. I encourage you to give yourself over to anything in your life that reminds you there is another version of yourself and your life that exists beyond depression: journal entries, books, cards from friends, conversations with friends, your favorite YouTube videos that never fail to make you smile. I know how hard it can be to extend beyond the feelings of depression and take even the smallest action, and still I'm asking you take any small actions you can that reflect connection, and meaning, and joy. Anything that starts to reignite the part of you -- and it's a huge part I promise -- that knows there's so much more to life than what you're experiencing right now. The fact that you left this comment, I believe, is your heart reaching out when your mind cannot. Go to your heart right now. Pray to it. Write to it. Ask it to show up for you. Your depression is fueled by your mind; a way out will be fueled by the love of your heart. I'm sending you so much love, Carrie, and energetic hugs and support. I know it feels like it, but you are not alone. You are beautiful, and worthy, and so enough, just as you are. I love you.
Much more elegant and perhaps helpful response than mine. Scott. I heard an urgent cry for help and wanted to urge Carrie to get it.
Maybe too direct or harsh, but at times the way to awaken someone. Nonetheless, my intentions are kind and compassionate.
I love you to Scott! Thank you so very much for reminding me again to remember not to listen to my mind but to listen to my heart. You are so wise and such a wonderful human being. It brings me such joy that you wrote back to me even.
Thank you so much again! Love Carrie!!! A Million Thanks Scott!!! Xoxo
💜🙏💜🙏💜
sending you love, and understanding carrie💐
Thank you Peg, what beautiful sentiment 🙋🥰
Get help. Get help getting help. You deserve to find that lost hope.
You are worth it.
You are not your depression.
Get help.
❤️🩹💫💜
Thank you Debra I have a therapist appt tomorrow. Thank you for your kind words. Xoxo
So glad to hear this, Carrie. Pls read my reply to Scott's comment.
Again, you are not alone. You are not your Depression. And Bravo for reaching out. That act took strength and courage. Stop and appreciate that. My best to you 💫💖💜
Yes I read it. You are a beautiful soul Debra. Thank you so much responding to me. I get the courage from Scott because I feel very safe with him.
My best to you as well sweetie 🙋🙏😘
Whew.
I only know inspirationalScott from afar. Glad he provides sweet safety for you, Carrie. 🌻
I follow many authors/speakers but it is only Scott that makes the most common sense and has the most empathy that a person Really needs to hear. He speakers to me. He has a gift.