Music

So every once in awhile it just seems to all be to much.  School, my health, (eyes, physical, dental, pyschological) just life in general.  I don't get depressed, but sometimes I do feel overwhelmed.  Often when that happens I go to this funky music place.  I listen to music from the 50's on up.  ( I confess when I am in this kind of funk I generally stop at 1999, but not always.)  Anyhow, in the last few hours I have listened to an incredibly ecclectic mix of music. 
I don't know why but for me music has always helped me cheer up.  I listen to the words and I am sad for the people I have lost.  I am sad for the opportunites I have let slip away.  But through it all, I hear the promise of the future.  That is always what seems to keep me going.  The promise of the future.  I am NOT a bubbly happy person.  But I am a positive glass half full person.  And music helps me get there.  It seems to work best (for me anyhow) when I can listen to it without anyone else around.  Sometimes I am able to do that and sometimes I have to put the headphones on when there are other people around, but it works. 
So when everything gets to be to much, listen to the music.  Listen to the words.  Don't just listen to the stuff you "like."  Go back.  To when you were young(er). Listen to the things those you miss listen to.  There is hope.
Anyhow, working my way out of the "overwhelmed feeling."  Just thought I would share how I do it.
Rember, there is always hope.  There is always the promise of tomorrow. Keep the faith.