Suicide is not an option

         Even on your very worst days, when the whole of humanity seems stacked against you, life is beautiful. Sometimes, though, it is hard to see it that way when there are nothing but problems piling up on your doorstep. It may take a little effort to find that bright spot, but in the end it's worth it.

         First thing you need to do is just open your door, step over all those problems, and walk. Keep walking until you find a spot not covered by humanity. No cement or paving, no buildings. Look for some trees or grass with flowers, even if it's just some dandelions. Even the biggest of cities have a park or a tree lined avenue. Hunt it out.

          Did you know that the dandelion, that pesky weed, is edible? It can even be made into a delicate wine. Nature is amazing. Breath it in. Admire it's beauty and perfection. When you strive to understand its beauty and simplicity, you come to realize that the world is not so bad after all.

         If we could all try to attain the simplicity and harmony in our lives that we see in nature the world would be a better place. But don't dwell on whether others are striving toward this goal. Let it begin with you. Everything in nature is connected to each other, as are we. When something in the chain is taken out, the entire cycle of nature is unbalanced. The same holds true for humanity. We are part of nature after all. Take yourself out of the link by suicide and everyone and everything around you suffers.

         The parents you think don't understand you, your friend, your peers, your boss, the pet turtle that depends on you for food. These lives would all change by your untimely death. It also has a ripple affect. You are no longer there to touch the lives of people you were fated to meet in your life.

         This interconnectedness reaches to everything, even attitude. Try to do good things in your life and have a positive attitude and the same will come back to you. If you are negative in everything you do your life will be negative also.

         While you are taking that walk in nature and you start to feel a little calmer, take a good long look at yourself. Are you positively or negatively charged. Be honest with yourself and you will probably start to see things you could change. The rest will just fall into place. Yes, it is that easy. The hard part is being honest with yourself.