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Don't Worry, Be Happy

July 30, 2010
By Babylufin GOLD, Liberal, Missouri
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Babylufin GOLD, Liberal, Missouri
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"'For I know the plans I have for you', declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" Jeremiah 29:11. Thank you Lord, for this future you've given me.

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Depression.
One word, that's taking over the world.
Depression; the new epidemic.
Adults suffer it, teens suffer it, preteens, children, who knows, even babies for God's sakes.
But why, why is everyone so depressed?
Pressure.
Pressure often becomes attempt, and attempt under pressure often becomes failure. And failure equals disappointment. You can't run away from disappointment. Every day you have to look it straight in the eye, because people count on you. People pressure you to succeed, and you try. Not everyone can make it in this world though; some people have to fail.
Failure. That's what our worlds become. Failure, bringing disappointment, bringing depression.
And depression causes people to do crazy things: smoke, drink, do drugs, self-harm, suicide, murder. And more. There is always, always more. Soon, people will feel too normal because everyone smokes, everyone drinks, everyone does drugs, harms themselves, will commit suicide or murder, or both. It will be TOO normal. What will come next?
There's no escape from disappointment, you can't succeed in everything, there's too many people in the world for that. So when depression hits, and they feel too normal, what will that become?
Can we stop it? No. We can't stop it.
Can we cure it? No. We can't cure it.
Can we escape it?
You tell me.

© Carlie C., Portland, OR

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Our world is slowly draining the life out of themselves. Will you be that type of person, or will you find your thing? Do what you're happy with. & be happy. That's all it takes: happiness.
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secrets_of_silence GOLD said...
on Aug. 9 2011 at 7:59 pm
secrets_of_silence GOLD, Gisborne, Other
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life had i loved the more<br /> had it but passed away<br /> as quietly as the day<br /> ebbs from the darkening star.<br /> <br /> <br /> -emanuel litvinoff

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a-flipping-mazing
Babylufin GOLD said...
on Sep. 19 2010 at 5:09 pm
Babylufin GOLD, Liberal, Missouri
13 articles 2 photos 229 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;&#039;For I know the plans I have for you&#039;, declares the Lord, &#039;plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.&#039;&quot; Jeremiah 29:11. Thank you Lord, for this future you&#039;ve given me.

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Yep, I wrote it. :) There are three parts right now, but I'm working on the fourth... And I definitely will!
TerrenceF BRONZE said...
on Sep. 19 2010 at 2:59 pm
TerrenceF BRONZE, Fort Worth, Texas
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Never give up. Keep on trying.

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If you wouldn't mind reading my article please. Thank you.
TerrenceF BRONZE said...
on Sep. 19 2010 at 2:57 pm
TerrenceF BRONZE, Fort Worth, Texas
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Never give up. Keep on trying.

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Did you write it?
Babylufin GOLD said...
on Sep. 18 2010 at 9:20 pm
Babylufin GOLD, Liberal, Missouri
13 articles 2 photos 229 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;&#039;For I know the plans I have for you&#039;, declares the Lord, &#039;plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.&#039;&quot; Jeremiah 29:11. Thank you Lord, for this future you&#039;ve given me.

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Oh, well, thanks. :) You might read Don't Kill Me Now, if you have the time. :)
TerrenceF BRONZE said...
on Sep. 16 2010 at 12:49 pm
TerrenceF BRONZE, Fort Worth, Texas
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Never give up. Keep on trying.

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good job on writing this i mean i wrote some thing good as well on here but yours is pretty good i dont know how my article beat yours at all.
Babylufin GOLD said...
on Aug. 15 2010 at 11:18 am
Babylufin GOLD, Liberal, Missouri
13 articles 2 photos 229 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;&#039;For I know the plans I have for you&#039;, declares the Lord, &#039;plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.&#039;&quot; Jeremiah 29:11. Thank you Lord, for this future you&#039;ve given me.

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I'm glad you liked it. :) And I hope it will be in the magazine! Hah! :D Thanks so much for the comment, I'm glad you read it. :)
givemetherapy SILVER said...
on Aug. 14 2010 at 10:09 pm
givemetherapy SILVER, Mount Vernon, Ohio
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&quot;Hope is what you cling to when reality has left you with nothing else.&quot;

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As someone who has dealt with depression in the past, I love the way you wrote this. I feel like it's easily something that could be read in a magazine. Great Job!
Babylufin GOLD said...
on Aug. 12 2010 at 10:39 am
Babylufin GOLD, Liberal, Missouri
13 articles 2 photos 229 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;&#039;For I know the plans I have for you&#039;, declares the Lord, &#039;plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.&#039;&quot; Jeremiah 29:11. Thank you Lord, for this future you&#039;ve given me.

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Thanks! :D I'm glad you liked it!

It means a lot!

naliba BRONZE said...
on Aug. 12 2010 at 1:45 am
naliba BRONZE, St-luc, Other
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Nice, I like the way you wrote the piece, its very nice! Great job!
Babylufin GOLD said...
on Aug. 10 2010 at 6:11 pm
Babylufin GOLD, Liberal, Missouri
13 articles 2 photos 229 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;&#039;For I know the plans I have for you&#039;, declares the Lord, &#039;plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.&#039;&quot; Jeremiah 29:11. Thank you Lord, for this future you&#039;ve given me.

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1. I like your username.

2. I'm gald I took the time, too. Lol. :) And yes, it does...

3. Thanks for commenting. :) I hope you liked it.

prepwiththefakesmile said...
on Aug. 10 2010 at 11:16 am
prepwiththefakesmile, Dvgcb, Missouri
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&quot;I&#039;ll smile for now, as i hide the pain, and be there for you when you&#039;re down, all i want in return is for you to be there when i turn back around&quot; - me =)

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Wow. This is so true,  I'm glad you took the time to write this, i have thought about it before , i mean it seems like evryones depressed these days. Loved this article !
Babylufin GOLD said...
on Aug. 8 2010 at 7:35 pm
Babylufin GOLD, Liberal, Missouri
13 articles 2 photos 229 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;&#039;For I know the plans I have for you&#039;, declares the Lord, &#039;plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.&#039;&quot; Jeremiah 29:11. Thank you Lord, for this future you&#039;ve given me.

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I'm glad you liked it! It is sad...that's why I wrote it. And yes you should! We all should. :)

Thanks!

thebushhippie PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 7 2010 at 2:26 pm
thebushhippie PLATINUM, Sandown, New Hampshire
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Leave behind your own footprints! :0)

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L-O-V-E-D this article! It's so sad but it really is true. You've made me realize that I should just try my best and if I fail I should shake it off and keep going. Thanks! :0)
Babylufin GOLD said...
on Aug. 3 2010 at 6:40 pm
Babylufin GOLD, Liberal, Missouri
13 articles 2 photos 229 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;&#039;For I know the plans I have for you&#039;, declares the Lord, &#039;plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.&#039;&quot; Jeremiah 29:11. Thank you Lord, for this future you&#039;ve given me.

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That's true. :) I think my main goal is for people to find inspiration.
MyConstRuctd_IdentiTy SILVER said...
on Aug. 3 2010 at 2:09 pm
MyConstRuctd_IdentiTy SILVER, Chardon, Ohio
7 articles 56 photos 356 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;One heartbeat.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Our scars remind us of where we&#039;ve been; they don&#039;t dictate where we&#039;re going.&quot; <br /> -SSA David Rossi, Criminal Minds

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You're welcome, and it's good that you like writing. Especially such encouraging, and interesting things like this. It's what the world needs. lol :) A lot more interesting things that cheer people up, and make them see differences more often. Good differences. :)
Babylufin GOLD said...
on Aug. 3 2010 at 1:16 pm
Babylufin GOLD, Liberal, Missouri
13 articles 2 photos 229 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;&#039;For I know the plans I have for you&#039;, declares the Lord, &#039;plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.&#039;&quot; Jeremiah 29:11. Thank you Lord, for this future you&#039;ve given me.

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Thanks!! :) <3
Thesilentraven PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 3 2010 at 12:54 pm
Thesilentraven PLATINUM, Mableton, Georgia
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&quot;il piu nell&#039; uno,&quot; (according to Emerson, an Italian expression for beauty)<br /> <br /> &quot;Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality&quot; ~Emily Dickinson<br /> <br /> &quot;The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain&quot; <br /> ~Kahlil Gibran

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Well said! I second the comment about your writing talent.
Babylufin GOLD said...
on Aug. 3 2010 at 12:50 pm
Babylufin GOLD, Liberal, Missouri
13 articles 2 photos 229 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;&#039;For I know the plans I have for you&#039;, declares the Lord, &#039;plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.&#039;&quot; Jeremiah 29:11. Thank you Lord, for this future you&#039;ve given me.

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Aww, thank you!! It's what I like most...pretty much the only thing I'm good at...haha.

& it's the people that let me know I'm good at it that encourage me to continue! So, thank you!

MyConstRuctd_IdentiTy SILVER said...
on Aug. 3 2010 at 11:57 am
MyConstRuctd_IdentiTy SILVER, Chardon, Ohio
7 articles 56 photos 356 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;One heartbeat.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Our scars remind us of where we&#039;ve been; they don&#039;t dictate where we&#039;re going.&quot; <br /> -SSA David Rossi, Criminal Minds

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You're really talented at writing. Hope you know that. :)