Recently, I’ve been in a rut. I had a bout of self-pity mixed with mild depression that also affected my physical health. (I’ve been so sick lately it sucks!) Call it a blessing in disguise but being sick also has its perks. Spending time doing nothing but resting and being alone in my thoughts allowed me to do a little self-evaluation, something I badly need, it seemed. I’ve been unhappy on some areas of my life (i.e. in pursuing my dreams) and instead of addressing them head-on, I just shove it to the side and try to forget about it. That worked for a time but in the end, it just built up until it affected me so much that there is no way to go but address it. (more…)