The changing leaves and the changing moods.

I look out and almost daily I can see the changes in the scenery. The leaves are changing color, trees are losing their leaves. There is a hint of the forthcoming cold weather which will soome be upon us. That brisk little wind, that cold snap in the air. Waking up and it is still dark. Eating supper and it is dark. This happens every year, just about the same time. I think we got spoiled this year with the warm weather and being able to enjoy the days. I also think we got cheated because we are not changing the clocks until the first weekend in November. I know that is only a few weeks away but it seems like an eternity righ now.

I have also started to notice something else and it has me a bit concerned. I am starting to see people’s moods change. The depression season should not be starting this early, we should enjoy the fall colors and the briskness in the air. Look around and watch the people, are they starting to show signs of that horrible winter blahs?

I was told of a person who had recently been aroused from slumber and did not know where they were. This must of been very frightening for them. They were concerned because they had not been in contact with their friends for a while.

I got a phone call, I know that is odd in this day and age, last night. The person on the other end was wanting someone to go out to supper with. I could tell there was something wrong by the tone of their voice. I went out, we had a fun time and we discussed what was going on, it was not anything major. My friend just needed someone to talk with and a human being to interact with.

I have seen another friend who acts like they are not quite right. You all know the feeling, when a friend has a problem or is trying to work out an issue. Some other friends of ours have mentioned this to me. I am not going to push and I hope that through support and just trying to stay friends they will come around and talk if they need to.

In all three instances, there is a general theme, each person needs some human contact and to know they are cared for. When was the last time someone came up to you and said, “You make a difference”? Just for no particular reason what so ever. The best compliment I have ever been given was when a person came up to me and told me I made a difference. It does not have to be someone that I know, it is just someone who feels I do something that helps others.

So, I have rambled on enough this morning, but I will leave you with this thought. Go up to one person this week, and just tell them, “You make a difference”. Hopefully, if we start being a bit more positive now, this whole winter blah’s will pass fairly rapidly. Check on your friends and make sure they are doing good and surviving the winter blah’s. You never know who may be checking on you and you mey develop a deeper friendship with someone.

Caring and trying to keep the positive mood flowing,

Curtis