Exploring the depths: 100 revelations on anxiety and depression

Distinctions

"Rain, waterfalls, and storms, what's the difference? The're all water, aren't  they?

Rain, often portrayed as a fountain of tears mingled with joy, symbolizes the delicate balance between sorrow and happiness. Its gentle patter on rooftops whispers stories of renewal and growth, reminiscent of tears shed in both sorrow and elation.

Yet, it is in the storm's embrace that sorrow takes center stage, its absence of joy replaced by the tumultuous roar of thunder and the furious dance of lightning across the sky. A storm is a tempest of emotions, a manifestation of grief unleashed upon the world, leaving behind a wake of destruction and catharsis.

In contrast, a waterfall stands as an unyielding cascade of water, a symbol of perseverance and resilience. Its relentless flow, though differing in form from rain and storms, carries with it a sense of continuity and determination. Like the waterfall, society often overlooks the shared essence of these natural phenomena, that it's all water,
choosing instead to focus on their superficial differences.

But delve deeper into the realm of human emotions, and the distinctions become more apparent. Sadness, though often fleeting, leaves an indelible mark on the heart, a reminder of life's impermanence. Anger, a momentary storm of impulsive grief, blinds and deafens, leaving destruction in its wake before dissipating into the ether. Depression, on the other hand, is a descent into an abyss of hurt, emptiness, and tears, shrouded in a facade of smiles. It is a relentless force that envelops the soul, suffocating it with its weight.

Similarly, being alone is merely a physical absence, a state of solitude that can be embraced or overcome. Loneliness, however, is a relentless clawing at one's essence, a feeling of isolation that persists even amidst a crowd. It is a void that cannot be filled by the presence of others, a haunting specter that lingers in the darkest corners of the mind.

Why is it that society readily distinct between rain, waterfalls, and storms,
Though believe and embrace the thought that such human emotions are same? Is it easier to accept the tangible manifestations of human emotion than it is to confront the complexities of nature? Do we fear the vulnerability that comes with acknowledging our interconnectedness with the world around us?

Whatever the reason, we must strive to embrace the uncomfortable truths and challenge the convenient falsehoods that govern our perceptions of reality. Only then can we truly understand the depth and complexity of our own emotions and experiences, and the interconnectedness of all things in this vast and wondrous universe. "

- me 2021