Currently Listening: Holocene – Bon Iver
Every year, around January/February, I get down. Not like funky. Not dancing.
People educated in such areas would probably define it as ‘seasonal depression.’ I wouldn’t call it depression, mainly for the simple reason that I don’t feel like I need meds when it hits. I know it will pass. But anyone who reads this will probably think its depression.
Whatever you want to call it, last year was the worst. It came in November. On and off, it lasted to February. It was rough.
And that’s when I started to wonder if it was seasonal. I mean, hell, I DO need to be medicated if I’m going to be depressed for all of Winter.
However, things changed again this year.
It hasn’t showed up yet. In fact, I feel pretty great.
A few things have changed.
I’m working out a few times every week. I’m working hard to read more. I’m planning further ahead in teaching. I’m consistently reading my Bible and journaling. I’m playing far fewer video games.
There are a few other changes. I would be interested to see what people thought was the primary reason for my dramatic shift in seasonal mood. However, I think, somehow, something fundamental changed. I’m engaging my time rather than passing it.
I thought I’d have a lot more to say about that. Thought it might go a bit deeper.
Another goal is to write more.
Bam.
Thanks for reading, folks.
