I'm Still Human: Understanding Depression With Kindness (Expanded Edition - 2021)

fight with the feelings but befriend them with a beginner's mind
and wisdom.
Beginner's mind: I try to see my difficulties with empathy instead
of harsh judgment. Like the clouds passing through the sky, I let the
mental chatter come and go when they're ready. I remind myself
that thoughts are not necessarily facts, and they're impermanent.
That's how I apply "social distancing" to my 'infected mind' to keep
myself safe.
Wisdom: Nobody likes to have painful experiences. But they teach
us valuables lessons. I've learned that everything happens for a
good reason. The reasons might not be apparent now. But with time,
we'll discover and cherish them. The problems in life are like
fertilizers for our growth. When there's no mud, there's no lotus, as
Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh says.
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