Figure out what’s important, then create the conditions for people to talk about it. Sound like a good idea, right? Let’s get started.

A friend I love, and respect said, “I should continue with therapy or some other therapeutic medium.” She said it without malice or ill-intent, but I instinctively took it that way. That got me thinking – why?

People with mental illness and poor moral character get a lot of attention and then, in many cases, shift blame for their shitty behaviors. That’s what people think of when they hear or say the word “therapy.” But there is another side. It’s boring and garners little attention.

It’s people that you’d never expect who struggle with the dark matter. People with good moral character, a job, loyal friends, and seemingly successful in life. It’s them that no one talks about.

It’s human nature to want to be considered normal. Humans will always disapprove of people who do not behave “normally.” It’s that attitude that perpetuates the stigma surrounding mental health. Ironically being a human means being imperfect – and that is normal.

My friend did suggest that I “build on my inner peace,” but not as I took it – suffering from an affliction. Rather do yoga, shoot some zombies at the range or get back into triathlons. She wished me good mental health, which I think is more meaningful and illustrates more caring than wishing me good physical health.

P.S. I signed up for a triathlon today!

By Shaun Sima
https://chef-pocket.com/aboutme/

P.S. I post for my edification as part of my dedication to jumping into the deep end of the internet brand pool. My posts are part raw life journal and part discovery of my voice.

P.P.S There isn’t very much satisfaction in getting the world to accept your viewpoint and praise you. If you only want to hear your opinion, talk to the mirror.