Lounge inspirational message of the day

[Major Nikon]

[otherone]

1. I disagree, although I love the OP's statement

Depression and other mental illnesses make it possible to be able to be sunshine and happiness for others, while living in the saddest darkness. Imho.

That being said, thank you for the OP. People can be treated and recover from mental illness. The statement in the OP could help bring light to the suffering of many.

Peace and low stress..

[Major Nikon]

2. I've had depression before

I agree with your statement that people can recover from it. I've even known people with depression who could bring happiness to others, although not for themselves, but I think this is a very rare case. I don't think the quote works very well for people who have pathological depression, although it's really not far from CBT.

However, for most people I think the sentiment holds very true. If you're bringing happiness to someone else, you're going to experience it also.