From Depression to Delight

It is a real journey from depression to delight. The "press" of depression describes that state that so many suffer from, feeling pressed into a darkened corner of their own mind. When the "light" of delight throws open the door, light goes everywhere; oppression is helpless to stay and disappears.

One of the most difficult things for the depressed person to do is laugh. That is why laughter yoga is so very wonderful! It works especially well when there is nothing to laugh about! Please? ~Domo Geshe Rinpoche

"Es ist eine weite Reise von der Depression zur Wonne. Das 'pressen' in Depression beschreibt den Zustand unter dem viele leiden, die sich in dunkle Ecken ihres eigenen Geists 'gepresst' fühlen. Wenn die Sonne der Wonne die Tür aufreißt, scheint das Licht überallhin; die Bedrücktheit wird hilflos und verschwindet.
Für einen depressiven Menschen ist das Lachen eins der schwierigsten Dinge. Deshalb ist Lachyoga so wundervoll! Sie funktioniert besonders gut wenn es nichts zum lachen gibt! Bitte?"- Domo Geshe Rinpoche ---

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