Existential Depression
The definition of Existential Depression: inner conflicts characterized by the impression that life lacks meaning. Ultimately my identity is in the Lord Jesus Christ, and life's meaning is to have a vibrant and fulfilling relationship with the same Lord. This is in spite of circumstances swirling around me. Some may argue reality sucks, but I posit that the spiritual kingdom encompasses the perceived reality of this terrestrial plane. Reality may "suck" due to a lack of or failing relationship with Yahweh God. This is where I am in life. Devoid of ego or a superiorty complex, I recognize the gifts with which God has so richly blessed me. The challenge is how do these gifts play out horizontally out of the richness of a vertical relationship with one I will call a Higher Power. So much of my life has been spent in bitterness over lack of resources and opportunities to use the talents, skills, and abilities that are innately bestowed u...