What great lesson can we learn from the humble housefly?

October 29th, 2007 Abe Kass Posted in Depression |

Sadness is an everyday emotion. Disappointment, rejection, and loss often leads to feeling down. Loneliness is another major contributor to sadness. The common denominator to all these “causes” is the loss of future. A depressed person cannot conceptualize his or her future and so he or she feels despondent.

Charlie’s wife forced on him a divorce. She took their little boy with her. Charlie was devastated. He sunk into a deep depression. He could not imagine how he could father his son or where love would come from. Charlie had good reason to feel hopeless. He had lost his “future.”

Depression is a state of mind. But if we use our mind to think like a “housefly” we can fight back and defeat depression.

“Behavioral patterns” of a fly:

1. It lives in the moment.

2. It stays busy.

3. It is humble.

4. It is content with very little.

5. It changes directions quickly.

When you find yourself sad, try imagining for a few hours you are a housefly. Adapt these five “behavioral patterns.” I guarantee you will feel better.

Charlie focused his mind. When he had visitation with his son, he was supper dad. When he was alone, he dated. With his extra time he built his career. Eventually he married and started a new family. Living like a “housefly” gave him the resources to defeat his depression and live life with passion.

Sadness is part of life. So too is defeating it. You were born to be happy and live your life to the fullest. You can only succeed at this when know how to overcome adversity.

When I have felt sad, I have focused on becoming a “housefly.” Seeing my future as existing in each moment raises my spirit. Maybe it will work for you. Or imagine you are something else: A lion, a racing car, or Marry Poppins, or whatever.

When you are feeling better, look into a telescope as far into the future as your heart desires. Plan your future. Its fun!

Regards, wishing you the best.
Abe
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