I Can't Tell What You're Thinking

"I have a very limited intelligence--
I only understand what people TELL me.
from The Duchess of Duke Street


......................................

depression is a symptom exhibited by

smart people thinking about their complicated lives

...

the result of a life examined.

Sometimes I make the mistake of

comparing myself to people who have things:

cars, houses...

but 

I have invested all my time and energy

in people,

and learning,

and experiences with my family.

And then I remember that those other people

have lives that consist

ONLY

of what I do not have