Though I much prefer days of happiness I have come to understand that days of depression, loneliness, disappointment, or sickness are clearer windows to understanding eternal truth. Have you found this to be true? Have you sensed deeper clarity in those hard dark places? William Cowper—already a physically and emotionally frail little boy—received the greatest blow of his life at only six, when his mother died. From what we know about William’s life, he seemed unable to recover from such a hollowing loss. Even as a young adult, having been educated and licensed as a lawyer and passing his exams, he struggled with profound anxiety and depression. Varying accounts suggest either the prospect of the bar exam or a panic attack before an interview hurtled him into a mental breakdown. He failed to rebound.
Where to Find Hope When You Feel Depressed
Where to Find Hope When You Feel Depressed
Where to Find Hope When You Feel Depressed
Though I much prefer days of happiness I have come to understand that days of depression, loneliness, disappointment, or sickness are clearer windows to understanding eternal truth. Have you found this to be true? Have you sensed deeper clarity in those hard dark places? William Cowper—already a physically and emotionally frail little boy—received the greatest blow of his life at only six, when his mother died. From what we know about William’s life, he seemed unable to recover from such a hollowing loss. Even as a young adult, having been educated and licensed as a lawyer and passing his exams, he struggled with profound anxiety and depression. Varying accounts suggest either the prospect of the bar exam or a panic attack before an interview hurtled him into a mental breakdown. He failed to rebound.