Depressed. Hold me.

[Aristus]

No, no; I'm fine. My life couldn't be better right now, as a matter of fact. Just depressed about recent events, and the things that won't happen in spite of them. Hurting for innocent lives lost, and for those who loved them.

I don't need an intervention; just some kind words.

Because right now, I can't get the words of Eugene O'Neill out of my head. He wrote:

"There is no future. And there is no present. There is only the past, happening over, and over, forever."

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. This is for you, my dear Aristus...

Even though it's virtual, there's a real person sending it, and I want you to feel better...

I believe that all we have is the present. Every moment is that present...

Don't waste them.

They are all we have.

[Aristus]

7. Thanks, CalPeg.

I am a bit more optimistic than O'Neill; he should have stayed away from the sauce. Alcohol is a very effective depressant.

And I have great hope for the future. I've read several books that explain how we are actually getting less and less violent and more and more interconnected all the time. This is a wonderful thing. I just want to get there now.

I've always been impatient...

[MrsBrady]

2. This will help.

I love this artist.

www.ellispaul.com

"the world ain't slowing down"

"speed of trees" music starts at 1:40

[Aristus]

8. Thank you, Mrs Brady.

[LiberalAndProud]

3. We're all in this boat together.

We mourn for the babes who were lost.

[Aristus]

11. That message never gets old.

Thanks, L-A-P.

[freshwest]

4. Agree with O'Niell. That is what it is. Each time the universe gives a different version to work on.

There is a sense of liberation at the same time. We are here, presumably of our own choice, more than flesh and bone, with a purpose. Some say we are creators with the world. But each variation will never be the same, although the themes do repeat endlessly. We are faced with the same choices mankind has always had, and for an era we choose where we are going. We are more connected in some ways than we have ever been; less connected in others. Do we go to the light, twilight or darkness?

[Denninmi]

5. One thing among many that I learned.

Things will happen, bad things. It is your choice in how you respond. Even out of great tragedy good can spring forth with determination, patience, and faith.

You, Sir, are a kind and generous man who does great good for humanity, and tragedy can never diminish that in any way.

Please know things will get better.

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=i-kHleNYIDc&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Di-kHleNYIDc

[Aristus]

12. That's very kind.

Thanks...

[nadine_mn]

6. all I can do is send you a virtual hug

all we can do is offer love and hope

[Baitball Blogger]

9. Hang in there. We need to funnel our sadness and outrage into some

productive change. Then, we'll have to accept whatever feeling comes after.

[nolabear]

10. Yours is a healthy reaction, Cher. And a hard one. And I'm beaming a hug.

[sarge43]

13. A friend's words to his wounded, despairing friend

"That there's some good in the world ... and it's worth fighting for."

A teacher and a principal gave their lives trying to protect those children. The first responsors, the medics, the police faced that horror and did their duty. People are coming in from around this country to give aid and comfort. People everywhere are saying "Enough!" and will work to make it so.

You rest, weep and mourn as we all will. Then, as we must, rise, shoulder the burden and fight for the good.

Love ya, bro.

[lunatica]

14. Grief can make you very depressed but it's

a great outpouring of love when you think about it. If the inherent love in grief can lift those precious souls to heaven and somehow assuage the pain of their loved ones, imagine the ride they're getting right now when the whole world grieves.

[IcyPeas]

16. nice thought Lunatica.

peace

[LiberalEsto]

15. Hugs. And this:

The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly. ~Buddha



Breathing in, my body becomes calm
Breathing out, I smile
Dwelling in the present moment
I know this is a wonderful moment
~ Thich Nhat Hanh, contemporary Buddhist monk