Regression to Depression to Repression

"Old habits die hard."--Old Wives' Tale

For personal growth one needs eight, count 'em, eight hugs a day. This helps people not regress into depression. Depression is a deep sadness that lasts for more than two weeks. Repression could be the next step for some people if they have not been used to dealing with their emotions appropriately. It keeps people from realizing their sin of not letting God know them. Dysfunction abounds in our culture,so who really has a handle on his emotions? We,as a culture, have not been taught how. Jesus was so right when He asked the Father to "Forgive them, for they know not what they do." Indeed, we don't. Thank you, God, for your love, grace, and mercy. We love you with all that we are.

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