Good evening, my clothes-wearing peoples, (and others).

I feel bad. I didn’t have time to post anything last month. I’ve been doing a LOT of writing lately. Some of you may know I had a new book release recently. It’s added to the “All Books” page on this blog. On top of the new release, I’m working on editing and rewriting a new novel that’s actually a fun and comical adventure with a sweet romance story as well as rather dark plotline.

But I digress!

Though there is not yet something to digress from.

So, how goes it, my peoples? Fall came with a bang this year, didn’t it? 90s one day, then the first day of Fall the temperatures plummeted. No way Ohio is letting this miserable Summer steal Autumn!

Typical Ohio, right?

My husky loves it though. She was recently spayed. That was an unpleasant time, but now I can take her one trips to rental homes and not worry about her going into heat and staining the carpets or running off and coming back prego.

Was that my only reason for spaying her? Well, sort of. I also know if she had puppies I would not have the heart to part with them. I am such a softie. I didn’t want to become that person who has way too many dogs. So, she has been spayed.

Better to prepare for the worst than tempt fate.

Hah… I wish I actually thought that way.

Too often we don’t do what we can to take counter measures. Is it just me? I know I need to do something, like buy a good generator just in case I lose power for three days again, (Did I tell you guys about that? It was not a fun time. And it was during a heat wave too. Yay life). But I still have not bought the generator. Nor a snow blower. Nor new tires.

Why do we procrastinate these things?

Uhm… well, money?
Yeah… that.

I know that’s a major reason. I suppose most of the things I procrastinate are more pricy investments than anything else. Even if I have the funds, I put it off and make up excuses like, “I can’t find the right brand,” or “The reviews looked good but then they didn’t so I’m still deciding.”

But enough about that. We procrastinate a lot of important things, like our health. Dude, why do we always say we’ll eat better and workout tomorrow? What is tomorrow but a faint shadow? It may not come. For a lot of people tomorrow won’t come.

I don’t know about you guys, but I feel best when I’m living an active and healthy life. When I do my martial arts, when I bake and cook my own food, when I take a walk with my dog and do a little yoga in the evening or when I wake up. These things make us feel better. Our bodies need things like that. It doesn’t have to be a “get shredded” plan. Or a “cardio all day” type of deal. Living a healthy lifestyle automatically switches your mindset to the brighter side of life.

Ah, I will mention, those of us who have moments of depression, I totally get it when that stuff simply does not work.

It’s odd, isn’t it? When a season of depression hits, you feel this utter hopelessness. You can only act like you’re okay, but inside you feel empty, lost, worthless. You’re certain there is no purpose for you and life has no meaning, and nothing you do changes your mind…

Until the depression switches back and you can’t even recall why you felt that way.

I know some people deal with depression all the time, and NO I don’t mean “sadness.” People who are sad should stop saying they’re depressed. Depression is a dark place. Sadness can be cured with food or a walk. I can only say this since I have seasons of depression. I never understood what depression was until I felt it for real.

Growing up I always used the expression, “I’m depressed.” Thinking back I hate that I did that. I thought “depressed people just need to go walk around and eat good food and they’ll feel better!”

Nope. Nope… Man, if only it really were like that. Real depression is a dark and scary place. Your mind is working against you and that alone is something that should worry people.

But, as I said, I don’t have chronic depression. It comes in waves. I never know what might trigger it though. Sometimes I don’t realize I was depressed until the switch happens and I feel happy again. We underestimate the mind. It is a powerful thing and taking care of it needs to be a top priority because dang, when I’m not eating well or working out my body is more likely to fall into a state of depression. I hate it. And it can last for weeks or even months. I haven’t had one last an entire year yet, but last year it came pretty darn close.

Hmm… this isn’t what I wanted to talk about.

Maybe this needed to be said?

I have a few other friends who go through these phases of depression. They’re the ones that helped me understand what was going on.

If you’re reading this and you happen to be one of those people that struggle with depression, either all the time or in waves, I first want you to know that many of us understand what it’s like.

But you got this.

In those shadowy times, when your mind is in a fog and it fights against you, telling you life has no point and you’re better off dead, (yeah, I’ve been there too), I want you to hold on. Find help if you struggle with it all the time. I never tell people to take medication to fix their problems, but if your brain is “misfiring” and causing you to feel those downlow feelings, maybe that might help regulate your system? I don’t take anti-depression medication, but I have a few friends that do. They kind of need them…

But as always, I believe you know what’s best for you. Deep down inside, you and your body are in communication. If something feels wrong, don’t do it. And don’t feel pressured to go against your gut feeling. I just pray you do what is best for you.

I don’t know all the smart-people words for this topic, so I’m winging it! I’m not a trained professional and my word shouldn’t be taken as the ultimate truth. I’ve just been there, and I don’t want anyone to make an irreversible choice because they can’t get out of that dark fog in your mind…

Again, you got this. I hope this message reaches someone who needed it. Like I said, I didn’t plan to write about this. It just kind of happened.

I guess I digress…? I was talking about procrastination and living a healthy lifestyle, (I totally just went back to find out how I ended up on depression. Hah, life…).

So…

Uh…

Take care of yourselves!!!

Hah, there. Back on track.

Oh, also, since Halloween is coming, todays song is one I cannot seem to stop listening to.

It’s good. If you aren’t familiar with it, it’s originally from, “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” That movie scared me when I was younger, but now it’s one of my favorites! I like this version of the song almost as much as the original. That movie has such great music.

Side note: Frozen 2, The Mysterious song they sing is just them trying to remember how to sing “Jack’s Lament.” They only remember the start of the chorus though.

Good luck listening to those songs and trying to unhear it.

I, for one, cannot.

I’ll end this here… Take care of yourselves, my peoples! Enjoy the change of season. Check out my page for books and support me and the other authors there.

Thank you for reading!

I had no idea I would gain so many followers. I started this blog because I heard blogging would be fun, and I had a lot of opinions I wanted to share with the world. Though back then it was all about being “Alone and Awesome. And while I am STILL Alone and Awesome, and still just full of opinions…

Wait…

I guess nothing has actually changed. I have many peoples following me though, and I hope you all know I appreciate you taking time to read my blog.

Thank you for all your support!

Have a good weekend, my peoples!

E. L. M.

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