Feeling a little down.....

[laur_454]

Hi... I'm new to the forums but I've been reading Steve's blog for a few weeks now and I love it. I've ordered the Secret DVD and I've been listening to Tony Robbins for about a year. I've been reading and re-reading the Power of Now (and Eckhart Tolle's other books) for about three years now and I truly believe that it changed my life. I was completely angry and negative all of the time prior to recieving the book (as a gift from my dad). I was unable to rise above any situation. I now try to be positive and I consider myself very spiritual, however I still have lots of anger/jealousy issues sometimes. I belieive in the Law of Attraction and I have many many thoughts that I'd like to manifest which I try to think about positively on a regular basis. Sometimes, though, I just get so down. I'm going through a down-time right now and its really hard. I don't know where this pain comes from. Deep down, I know that I want a fulfilling life for myself and for everyone that I love. I'm not a suicidal person and most people would say that I have everything going for me. Sometimes I just can't help but wonder what it would be like to just not have to feel this pain. Just a few minutes ago I was trying to figure out "my true life purpose" in the manner that Steve suggests and suicide popped into my head again and I started to cry. I don't know where that though came from. I realize this pain is what Eckhart Tolle would call unconsciousness, and I know that he's probably right. I don't really believe in anti-depressants. I suppose more exercise wouldn't hurt. I was just wondering if anyone has any insight into anything like this. Maybe its the people I surround myself with because I'm still in college and I work (and socialize) in a bar atmosphere quite frequently. I'm really scared that this will never go away. Thanks...

[MarkusL]

I know what you are talking about. Sometimes I get that feeling too. Feeling down out of nowhere, and you don't know the reason why. What keeps working with me though is that to tell myself to snap out of it. I tell myself to think of the positive whenever I catch myself drifting towards negative thoughts. Having negative thoughts usually happens to me after downing alcoholic drinks but when I'm sober, its easier for me to control my thoughts and think about the good things in life. I believe that you can live your life in alot of ways. However, I choose to live life on the good side, like meeting people, having fun, working with people, communication with people, helping people and experiencing something new everyday. I know what I have told you might not be the solution to your problem but I hope it helps you in some way. Keep your head up bro!