About Me

I am a life coach working with people who suffer from depression. My own personal success story about overcoming major depression has inspired me to share my story with others -- my first-hand knowledge of depression, coping strategies, management, and treatments. I believe that someone suffering from depression can benefit tremendously from self-inquiry, psychotherapy and practicing mindfulness. I have a degree from Hunter College where I majored in cultural anthropology. Thus, I have a deep respect for and awareness of each one's cultural background.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Depression-Free: How Does Peace Look Like

What is PEACE anyway?  How do we know we have found peace?
First clue appears when you first wake up in the Morning.  You are able to get up unencumbered.  You feel okay.  You feel quite good.  Nothing is bothering you.  You feel light.  No anxieties.
Second clue is a Clear Mind.  You think clearly.  You know exactly what you have to do next.  You can solve a problem much easily because your mind is not cluttered by negative beliefs.  Your mind is like a clean, blank page and you can write on it or draw on it with ease.
Third clue is Quality.  Because you can think clearly, the work is easy.  You know what needs to be done because there is a lot of mind space to move about and solve problems.  You can arrange the pieces in your mind with ease.  You can connect the dots in your head with clarity.  You become effortlessly efficient and organized.  Your performance at work improves greatly because you can focus at will.
Fourth clue is you are not Afraid.  You are not scared because your mind is calm and uncluttered.  Most of the time, we PANIC because we can't think straight; because we have so many confusing thoughts all at once.
Fifth clue is you are not Stressed, because negative thoughts are no longer trapping you.  Example:  If you believe you need to be a size zero and then you gain weight.  Your negative belief that you have to be a 0 will torment you.  But if you no longer believe in the "have to's" and "shoulds", you can be calm during a storm; and most times you can be happy just the way you are. 
The Best clue is that you are able to LOVE yourself.  Love will just come naturally from a peaceful mind.  A clear mind is capable of self-awareness.  You become aware of the self, of the spirit, of the body.  When you are that close to your self, you cannot help but love yourself.

These are the benefits of a peaceful mind.  It is worth spending time finding peace.  Set aside an hour or more a day to learn about peace.

About the author:  I was able to cure my depression.  Now I am enjoying a new life, depression-free.  I learned that we can be happy no matter what we have or don't have and no matter what the situation is at the present moment.  It is true what they say -- that you already have everything you need.  I am a Life Coach.  If you need help, you can send email to mistview.santos@gmail.com.