I turned 54 today. I do not feel or look this age. A lady today on the elevator said you look years younger.
As I get older age becomes non relevant. For me it is all about attitude the more positive I am and feel the younger I feel. It is not about the presents, I stopped being concerned about presents for birthdays or Christmas years ago. If I get 1 person saying hi then it is a good day. It is about spending and sharing love with the people most precious and dear to me.
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of sharing my story to staff at a large company for their Not Me Today mental health campaign. I rocked it!!
At the end of my talk a couple of people mentioned that this campaign is long overdue at the company. Another lady wanted advise on how to handle her daughter being bullied at school.
No matter where we are in life, people are always going through and dealing with stuff, that's why everyone has a story to tell and share.
When I was diagnosed 8 years ago, I wanted to know everything about depression, signs symptoms, treatment options, medication everything. I decided to be open and honest with myself and conversely open and honest with those around me.
By doing this I exposed myself and everyone for the most part has been supportive and positive and will share with you that they have being dealing with their own issues or a family member, friend, coworker. In the 8 years there have only been 2 people who were not receptive to my openness and they are no longer part of my network (their loss not mine).
I continue to share, there is strength in numbers. I continue to listen to and support others. Life is good for this 54 yrs young man.
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