It helps to have a trustworthy few in life, to gain, a healthier, perspective on life.

When this photo was taken, I had no problems socializing, back then, and I was more resilient, but now it takes me awhile to bounce back. My memories are coming back, slowly, but surely. The most traumatic times seem to be the memories that are coming back first, and they're vivid. Time, social immersion (via the internet), family, and friends are helping to fill in the missing pieces of a "whole picture" puzzle. I would have never said this, before the TBI, but I am so glad that my life has been made up of traumatic events. I needed to jump one hurdle after another, to instill in me the tools, experiences, and skills I would need to cope, persevere, and not give up in difficult times.  Amnesia, is one of those things that is a life changer, and it skewed my perspective on life. I'm, still working on getting back 100%.  Relearning things gets boring, and it's hard to just "fit in".  It's hard for one to exude credibility, when one keeps going back to the past, just to be able to go forward into the future. Especially, when going through a life changing event.  I'm lucky that I've always had people in my life, who have wanted to help me be my healthiest, and most effective self.  Today, I could hold a PhD, and still have a zero credibility rating, because I was a head injury patient, had amnesia, and still suffer with with the residual effects of that injury. So, I am constantly working on improving my social credibility, and approachability. Personally, in my situation, credentials and degrees, don't matter.  Skills, experiences, and meaningful conversations, are more important than a diploma, and a diploma is just a piece of paper anyway.  I'm an artist, a writer, and I publish my own work. It's easy for me, and therapeutic. Hard work for me - is socializing with people. I'm always practicing being in the now, and when memories do come back, I write them down, and sometimes I share. The one most important thing I'd like to share is that it's important to have people in your life, who you can trust, and are happy to help put things in perpective, by offering you a different point of view. Everday I work at getting better, at socializing, and accepting things that I have never had control over, past, or present, and I'm hopeful, thanks to the trustworthy few in my life. HERE ARE SOME INTERESTING READS ON AMAZON: The Urantia Book: A Revelation for Humanity <LINK   
   Our Ultimate Refuge: Job and the Problem of Suffering (Signature Collection) Kindle Edition <LINK
 My Utmost for His Highest Kindle Edition  <LINK
   

"Don't worry - be funny..."

Having health concerns, or problems, can be a depressing thing, especially if you have to spend long periods of time alone, or in bed. Depression is treatable, and you can talk to your doctor about it.  Group therapy is a great way to remind you that you are not alone in your misery - plenty of people are wrestling with depression. Some depressions are chemical, i.e. major depression and clinical depression, but there's also justifiable depression, and seasonal depression; whereby some things, and situations, are justifiably sad.  When I try to ignore the sadness, it surfaces at night, and I cry in my sleep.  It's a problem, in more ways than one, because my pillow gets drenched, and I either end up with a cold in my neck muscles (stiff neck), or an ear ache from tears in my ears. I have used traditional medicine, and therapy, as well as alternative medicine, and therapy, so I know that there are things that actually work to treat depression.   In the 90's, I visited a Chinese market, here in Sacramento, where Dr. He had an office set up inside the store, to counsel people, as well as prescribe and administer herbs, and other apothecary dietary supplements.  Dr. He gave me some great advice, he said "Don't worry- be funny. You be funny - you be happy, you be healthy, you be younger, and live longer."  He then told me to go to the library and read about humor, and funny things. Thank you, Dr. He, for your advice. 
Here are some helpful links that I have visited, and some books I've read on "Humor": https://www.youtube.com/watchv=9WzVMZunzaM, http://www.thinctanc.co.uk/words/comedy.htm, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Jtcb_QZvY, AND http://tinyurl.com/port6r7
 
 

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I'm Saddened By The Death Of Robin Williams, But Comforted By Learning More About Him

What happened? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/12/rush-limbaugh-robin-williams_n_5673626.html,   and http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/08/robin_williams_death_suicide_genie_youre_free.html#incart_related_stories   So much controversy!  Robin Williams helped a lot of people, brought laughter, and understanding, to a sad world.  There are plenty of good things to say about this man. http://hollywoodlife.com/2014/08/16/robin-williams-memorial-service-private-family-goodbye-funeral/ I've been learning more about what he struggled with, and I realize that there are so many others, like him, that suffer in the same way Robin did, silently.  Last night I listened to an interesting radio show, called "Coast To Coast" http://www.coasttocoastam.com/, broadcasted by the radio station KFBK, 1530 AM, from 10pm - 2am Pacific Time.  Dr. John Gray, Ph.D. was the guest, and he has a brilliant insight on natural remedies, for many diseases, that seem to be plaguing  a large number of people.  Among the topics discussed, they remembered Robin Williams, and the health issues he struggled with, daily.  Robin, wherever you are, this meme's for you, and I made it myself✌
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/317855686197900959
And this one too: 
https://dleonardisisco.wordpress.com/2019/04/15/cellular-thermal-noise-activity/

Here is a sample of what Dr. John Gray, Ph.D. said, and wrote,  "... By reducing the oxidative stress that was causing my Parkinson’s disease, I inadvertently ended my ADHD. It was a surprise discovery...."  From "STAYING FOCUSED IN A HYPER WORLD" (BOOK 1), by Dr. John Gray, Ph.D.. and he's giving this ebook awayhttp://www.marsvenus.com/.  To learn more about what was discussed go to: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/adhd/what-is-adhd  https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html  http://www.coasttocoastam.com/show/2014/08/16  https://chadd.org/for-adults/symptoms-of-adhd-in-women-and-girls/

Thinking happy thoughts, and talking happy talk, may transform my mind - and my life. It's worth a try.

 Nice people, and good movies help me cope with an, otherwise, bad day.  I seek out positive, caring, and lovely people who look for the good, and use words to help.  Sometimes, a kind word is all it takes to turn a bad day around.    

Everyone has such a busy schedule, but throwing a party to celebrate a National Holiday is one way that I can get together with my friends, and family.

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