Feeling down and out

Why do we feel such lows? Is there a reason and a purpose behind them? Do they help us grow? Do they help us appreciate the good moments?

There's no hard or fast answer for this. Tho I'll admit that sometimes I'm looking for that quick easy answer.

Christianity will tell you that there's something wrong with you if you are depressed. Well meaning people will tell you that if you are feeling poorly about yourself or your circumstances, then there's something wrong with your faith. I disagree. See, I don't think faith is a matter of will power; something we "drum up" inside of us. I believe our faith comes from a limitless outer source. So if our faith comes from someone else, how can our feelings be a result of a lack of it? Simply, they can't.

See, as human beings we were created with a unique set of emotions/feelings. Not all of them are pleasant, but none of them are bad. There are institutions (religious or psychological) that will tell you feelings like anger, depression, disappointment, etc are bad or that you need to "deal" with those emotions (by which they almost always mean obliterate or stuff them). I say feel your feelings; they were given to you for a reason.

There are no easy answers in life, in fact I enjoy questions now more than ever. I don't have to know why. And nothing is ever JUST black and white. So if you're feeling a little grey...that's alright. The sun will come out sooner or later and if you're feeling something; you can be thankful you're alive to feel it.