DEPRESSION:

THE VICISSITUDES OF INSIGHTS AND INTEL REGARD DEPRESSION

Depression is one of the most common feelings and emotions of a disturbed downcast of emotional ailments. It is a situation I have encountered numerous times on the path of the journey in my personal, professional, and military sojourn, particularly during and after my tenure, as a Vietnam Veteran serving on the frontline in the Blue Coastal Waters in the Vietnam War Zone.

A key approach for me was to grasp some type of Hope and to begin the search for ways to Cope. The resulting outcome was  Seeking Inner Peace, which led to the connectivity of ‘meditation’. In the throes of the meditative process such discovery as noted below was quite helpful and very effective:

• Taking quality time for reflection

• To find and follow the purpose of life panoplied with faith

• To focus on a Divine Belief and Faith in the Goodness from the Power of Higher Authority

The above-mentioned mindful thoughts of consciousness served for both balancing and centering, as they took the mind off the present situation and ushered in the state of mind of Belief, Faith, Hope of Divine intervention, and desired improvement.

 Such activities of thought process brought forth the divine ability to help a great deal, rather than to lean toward my understanding. Thus

As a person of Faith, I have learned that it is wise and prudent to seek the divine power and source of a higher authority.

Mental And Emotional Health Are Very Important

• Utilizing positive coping strategies to better manage ‘stress’

• Grasping the understanding of what it is you’re feeling.

• Strive to express those feelings in positive ways.

• Always get professional support as deemed appropriate.

Promote Physical, Mental Well-Being and Both Belief and Faith For Ultimately Healthiness 

• Keep The Mind and Body Strong

• Work The Body and Build The Mind

• Know That “Stress’ affects your overall health-Manage Best.

“I waited patiently for the Almighty God he turned to me and heard my cry He set my feet on the Rock and gave me a firm place to stand He put a new song in my mouth and a hint of praise to our God, many will see fear and hear and put their trust in God {Psalm 40:1-3}

In conclusion, during the times when you feel depressed, it will be good to  focus on and keep in front of mind consciousness the  advantages of the goodness of Faith and Belief:

• Within the Genre is where There is The Only True Friend

• Such True Friend where you will discover Ideal Hope, Trusted Choice, and The Only Divine ‘Source’ of Power of Higher Authority

• Here therein are the Glorious Miracles we can utilize through meditation and prayer, that can save us from all that ails us 

Steve Braxton a blogger, Critical Writer, Author of Non-Fiction Books and is a Vietnam Veteran, a survivor of Agent Orange, a US Navy Ship collision at sea, 

 TO REACH CONSENSUS AND TO BE COMPLICIT WITH JESUS

In your mindful thought of consciousness- what reflective focus has occurred regarding consensus or aligned in your mind as being ‘Complicit’ with Jesus?

The following is a series of random narrative utterances, situations, and circumstances of thought processes to ponder and consider in a reflective mode

The situational happenings of ‘Genocide’ and the proclamation expression of ‘Loving Your Enemy, as thyself’-both are Biblical-but the question is; which is ‘Complicit with Jesus’?

The events of ‘Retributive Violence’ and ‘Grace-Filled Restoration' are part of Biblical History; however, which one do you think would be embraced as being ‘Complicit with Jesus’?

Slavery and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Movement from the early 1600s to the mid-1800s and ‘Chain Breaking’ of such is part of Biblical History; what say you about what would be Jesus’s choice?

Both ‘Patriarchy’ evolution’ and the Counter-Cultural Elevation of Women exist in Biblical History, Which would be Jesus's Choice?

The existence of Jim Crow Laws, allows the practices of ‘Segregation, and the Civility of Unity for human rights; both have Biblical connotations, which one err on the side of being Christlike?

In conclusion, to be Christlike, and be transformed, it is most imperative to know one should be ‘Wary’ of those who know one but not the other. It would be both prudent and wise to be cognizant of such Christlike proclamations noted below:

“Get Wisdom, but always get understanding” {Prov. 4:5}

“The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instructions. Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it; but folly brings punishment to fools” {Prov. 16:21-22}

Steve Braxton, Founder/CEO, Marketplace Ministries & National Clergy Fellowship/ www.facebook.com/nationalclergy.fellowship/

 LIFESTYLE CHANGE-THE QUOTIENT COMPONENT TO BE COMPLICIT 

SUB-TITLE: The World’s Global Development And the Continuing Growth Of The  Population

As of November, at the beginning of the year 2023, the World’s Global Population has reached 8.2 billion people.

90% of the Global Population is now living in the Northern Hemisphere, which accounts for most of the earth planet’s landmass

The world’s population has increased rapidly over the past century. All due to the new medical developments and the increasing standards of living. Results are showing that improved standards of living have slowed the rate of infant mortality, which has shown a positive impact causing people to live longer than before 

The World Leaders in population growth are India and China both have reached Billion Growth levels in population-See Chart Below:

• India 1.45 billion

• China 1.42 billion

• United States 345, 427,000

• Indonesia  283, 488, 000

• Russia 146, 191, 919

• Canada 39, 488, 317

• Australia 27, 323, 940

Source: Https:worldpopulationreview.com

AGE GROWTH DEMOGRAPHICS:

~Under 15 years of age  24.7%

~Between 15-64 years of age 65.2%

~Over 65 years of age 10.11

GLOBAL GENDER DIFFRERENTIAL :

Male 50.5% 

Female 49.5%

Top Causes of Death: Coronary Artery Disease 15.5%, Stroke 11.06%, Lower Respiratory Tract Infection 5.63%, Chronic Obstructive Tract Infection 5.62%, Trachea Bronchus Lung Cancer 3.0%

Source: Deathmeters.info

The city that holds the distinction of the Most Populated City, is the Metro of Tokyo. In 2022 it measured an astounding population growth of 37.7 million people living within 13.96 miles of the city itself

The Most Dense population of people lives in the country of Monaco. Making it the smallest geographical size with a population within three-quarters of a square mile population density of about 50,000 people per square mile 

Steve Braxton, Lifestyle Change Practitioner, for The 40 Days of The Daniel Fast lifestyle Change, to include, meditation, prayer, and biblical scriptures. The resulting outcomes: To Cleanse, Detox, Purify, and Healing of certain maladies within the human

 The Epitome of Nurture Love, Care and Concern

Consider This: When a flashlight grows dim or quit working.

You don’t throw it away-but instead-you should simply change the batteries...

SO KNOW THIS:

When a family member, relative, or close friend finds themselves, at odds with you or somewhat in a dark place...

Do you cast then cast them aside? Of Course, you shouldn’t

But rather you might consider helping them change their batteries!

Some may need AA...Attention and Affection: Others might need AAA...Attention, Care, Concern, Affection and Acceptance

Still, others might require ‘Compassion’, and some even may need Direction.

And in the final analysis, if they don’t seem to still yet not shine...

Just simply sit down with them quietly and begin to share your light with them.

Thus This Becomes The Epitome of authenticity, Genuine, Nurture, Care, Concern, and Love...

Steve Braxton, Behavioral Modification Practitioner & Counselor w/concentration on Intervention & Prevention for Crisis, Stress, Anxiety and Depression 

 DREAMS REVELATION & REFLECTIONS

4 KEY POINT TO PONDER 

1. If you have a vision about a person in your dream, the first consideration is that you might need to lift them up in prayer. Be an intercessor, stand in the gap for them unto God. They may be going through something in life that needs lifting up God to help them get that quite situational time in life.

2. Consider This: It could be a person looking for ways to Cope, possibly struggling to find ways for Forgiveness, as they wanna find ways to Forgive others. On the other hand, that person in the dream might be seeking how to Heal, Lift a Burden or Break a Yoke.. 

3. That particular person in your dream could be a Messenger From God, maybe not necessarily about the person in the dream, but somebody, or someone near and dear to both you and the person in the dream. A person that possibly you both may know

4. This dream could initially be a Lesson God wants you To Learn. It could, might, or need be to Give your Body, your Soul, and/or Spirit a Lift.

In The End, it serves as a way to Reflect, Pray, and Seek God’s Guidance. To ultimately Seek and Discover Inner Peace, in the Genre of “Time For Deep Reflection”, to find and follow a definitive “Purpose in Life, and to ‘To Follow Your God Given Values’.

Steve Braxton, Founder & CEO, Marketplace Ministries, Inc,. And also Intervention & Prevention Counselor w/a focus on Crisis, Grief, Bereavement, Stress, Anxiety and Depression