As we dig deeper into the benefits of the Inventory, we want to get started with asking ourselves some basic questions, Who am I? What do I want ? Who is my God? I recommend that you spend some time reflecting upon these questions as we continue our discussion of seeking more information on who … Continue reading Who am I? What do I want? Who is my God?→
I pray everyday that who I am, and what I want is always to be found in doing God’s will—(more about this later)–and by doing that, I gradually through prayer and meditation learn about God’s will for my life. God truly becomes my light and my source of guidance. A life model that best fits … Continue reading WHO AM I? WHAT DO I WANT? WHO IS MY GOD? (Revised)→
AFFIRMATION I am going to give up my narrow, judgmental and perfectionistic way of thinking and behaving. I will live in a spirit of hope today! “Then we see that we cannot go on living like a child, expecting some parents, be it our own parents, or our lover…to save us and protect us, and … Continue reading Who Am I? What Do I Want? Who Is My God?→
“The first thing that I would do, would be to check out our Depressed Anonymous website @depresedanon.com. It is Here that you will be able to participate every day, with people just like yourself, who are seeking hope, and healing. This mutually supportive fellowship will lead you out of the prison of your depression and … Continue reading So, I admit that I am depressed? Now what do I do?→
“The unexamined life may not be worth living, but the unlived life is sure not worth living.” As the publisher of books, the taking of inventory of my product , is critical for the success of my business. When I got started in my production of books I wasn’t sure of how many books I … Continue reading The unexamined life→
The topic of victim hood has come up several times in different meetings I’ve attended. There is some toxic self help out there that states that no one is a victim. I firmly do not believe that statement. Do people inflict pain upon one another? Yes they do, sometimes that hurt is intentional, and sometimes … Continue reading Am I a victim?→
“We discover that we receive guidance for our lives to just about the extent that we stop making demands upon God,to give to us on order, and on our terms. In praying, we ask simply that throughout the day, that God place in us the best understanding of His will that we be given for … Continue reading Foundation For Life: Self-Examination, Prayer, Meditation→
As an active member of the Depressed Anonymous fellowship, I am also an active member of the 12 Step recovery program, Dep-Anon, for families and friends of the depressed. Since I have a family member who is depressed, and the fact that I was depressed, but still maintain my serenity, by continuing to stay active … Continue reading Two sides of the same coin→
FROM ‘NOW’ INTO STILLNESS Is the present moment a problem or an opportunity for you? So often in the past, I struggled with the “isness” of the happening in the “Now”, but of course our lives are always happening in the “Now”. Fear would grip me with panic of the “What ifs”, driving my beliefs … Continue reading I found in this Depressed Anonymous program a path of freedom→
Folks there is another new meeting. This one is a different format – Step Study. The meetings will be weekly on Wednesday from 11:00am ET to 12:00pm ET. Same Zoom link and passcode. See the new listing at: Online Depressed Anonymous Meetings
We believe that what we think, what we say, and what we do impact our depression. We believe that depression can be managed by applying the principles of the 12 Steps. All are welcome!