Posted by Cindy W on April 4, 2000, at 21:22:27
In reply to So much beauty it hurts, posted by DC on April 4, 2000, at 20:34:48
> Tori, please get help. There is so much beauty in the world; your eyes are clouded over and your vision is distorted. My life is mess, too. But even so, to be alive is a miracle and if you throw away that gift you might face something much worse than your depression. Even without friends life is worth living. Consider these lines by Rainer Maria Rilke: "if there is nothing in common between you and other people, try being close to things, they will not desert you; there are the nights still and the winds that go through the trees and across many lands; among things and with animals everything is still full of happening, in which you may participate, and the children are still the way you were as a child." Have you seen seen the sunrise above the ocean? Have you walked in the park and listened to leaves in the wind? Have you gone to an animal shelter and played with the kittens? Life is hard and sad. But we forget the simple things. We measure ourselves by other people's standards. Forget about how you measure up in this superficial capitalist society. Can you show love to someone? Can you still do some kind thing, no matter how small?
Tori, I agree...please get help. Call someone and reach out! There are so many small things in this world that really count, and you can make a difference. People on this board really care, and we will help all we can. Hope you'll keep posting, to share how you're feeling and explain some of your troubles, we we can help.
poster:Cindy W
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