Depression

DEPRESSION

Depression is a word disliked by all and all are weary of the state of mind it brings in. I have heard many saying that dispel the feeling before it numbs your brain. I categorise the mind to be in three states. The ground state where you act normal, the excited state where an abundant flow of energy to gain that extra mile is observed and the third state is the low energy level where you lack enthusiasm with visible disinterest termed the depressive spell. Are these the convex and concave states of the mind, the high and low level energy states that are so undesirable? And this universe being the bigger mind is made up of all kinds of opposites, darkness and light, pessimism and optimism and hope and despair. Our mind is a tiny fraction and is there any wonder ecstasy is followed by depression.

Silence and stillness always accompany this low energy people categorized to be depressive. And I find their retreat into this thin shell has helped them realize truth and as a whole life‘s essence. Are not the great writers and artistes subjects of depression? I feel silence and stillness are powerful weapons to sharpen your mind. So next time you see a person with less enthusiasm, believe me, he is summoning all his energy resources, restoring his concentration to ride high. Is there anybody in the corridor telling me that the depressive state of mind brings energy leaks? Friend! Be still and silent for a moment, you will have better clarity in thinking and vision. Playing the role of a witness to life’s experience will be wonderful.