I’ve recently purchased a “Happy Light” in hopes of helping my bouts with depression. I’m on a Effexor and Busporin for depression and anxiety and PTSD—lately, it’s been hard. At the suggestion of my therapist, I’m trying the light rather than adjusting drugs. My neuropsychiatrist thinks it’s worth a try. Can’t hurt. Hoping and waiting…
From here on in, it can only get “lighter”!!!

Hello Therese.
It hadn’t dawn on me until I read your post that after today the days will gradually become longer and longer. I wasn’t looking for the bright side, as I often fail to do. Thank you for reminding me that from tomorrow on my days will become brighter, whether I’m paying attention or not.
Merry Christmas,
Addie

Just so you know, Norman Rosenthal (one of the pioneers of light therapy) is not yet convinced on the efficacy of blue light (see page 129-131 in his book — see link).
From personal experience I can say the blue light does not work as well for me as the old fashioned bigger ‘boxes’ — and it was a painful time trying to figure out why I wasn’t getting better despite my fancy new light when past lightboxes had worked. Also there is concern about eye damage with blue light (not good for someone like me who has eye problems in the family). Maybe this is a good option for many people, but if it is not working, don’t rule out light therapy as a whole.
Lastly, you can get some of the big light boxes on a stand like a floor lamp which really helps get the right angle. Sunbox.com is a great resource and no, I am not affiliated with them in any way.

“The people that in darkness sat….a glorious light hath seen”…..So where on the Ferris Wheel would you be on June 21???? Very nice article…thanks!

Personally i like the darkness. When the night comes so does silence. I am loud in nature and as ateacher so are my students. THere is a calmness about the dark that allows the up roar of the day pass away. Also, in the morning when I wake it is dark, a peaceful way to start with silence and sight of stillness. Light is also good and night turns to day and night to day. God creates them both for a specific purpose.

“When I gave up seeking light
and let my eyes,
adjust to the dim,
then the sun come rising.
and I found a new view,
when I purged myself
of everything
I ever, ever thought I knew
and changed where I was looking.
and the sun come rising”
Lyrics, by Lori Engler
truth, we become what we think, what we focus on.
so, let there be light!
Lori

Another reason to celebrate and attack the outdoors. The true saving grace for me and my depression.

Darkness and light are just complimentary,basically,all things were
complimentary,like thile theres sadness or sorrow,there’s also laughter,while there’s your highest,there’s also your lowest,etc.etc.
It’s a design of God for us to experience both sides,so we realise that the perfection belongs to God alone.In God,through God and with God,we all were made complete and perfected.

TODAY
Today is a place and time.
It doesn’t cost a dime.
It’s a shame to lose it. You can’t refuse it.
You have to live Today.
Today is a chance to see
The beautiful mystery
Of a world that’s changing and rearranging
As we go day to day.
Yesterday gave a golden moon
To shine on a dawn a’borning
Don’t let the sunlight come too soon.
Reach out for love in the morning.
Today is a time and place
A wink in the eye of space.
You’ve been waiting for it. You can’t ignore it.
Let God’s love show the way.
We hold the here and now only Today.
………………..
I wrote this 30 years ago. Still true.

yesterday has become too heavy for me to carry……tomorrow is not mine yet……..today is where I dwell….each moment asking to be lived..

Wow, Therese — I have always thought the same way about the winter holidays — they are the point where the light begins to return! *hugs* VickiB.