This week BCE kicked off their campaign supporting mental health discussion around the topic of depression and other mental health issues. The timing couldn’t be better because for me personally during these winter months I awake everyday as if it’s Groundhog Day without that vigour or spark. Even though I have nothing to worry about, I simply worry about everything. The days become long and life seems to be just a grind. The key is being aware of this spiraling effect therefore I try and focus on other things that are less detrimental to the negativity going on deep inside the mind. Is it simply the lack of sunlight and vitamin D that causes these feelings or if left up to your doctor, who is looking for a kickback from their friendly neighbourhood pharmaceutical company, a problem that can only be solved with prescriptions. The answers are complex, difficult to pinpoint. Lately, I have reached out to my daughters to find out how they are doing in school and socially with their friends. With one an introvert and the other an extrovert it becomes taxing as I am pulled both ways. For the one that does too little we try to encourage her to be more outgoing, suggesting extracurricular activities. On the other hand Ms. ‘I can’t miss a moment of my youth’, always wants to have fun. She thinks the grass is always greener elsewhere, sometimes with little regard for others who stand in her way. Therefore with the good intentions in my heart and to make sure their well being is paramount, I simply asked how  they are doing. The answers I got, “We are fine, now leave us alone! You are Bi-Polar! So much for reaching out, maybe time to go on vacation with my wife. Sincerely-Philip Magnoli, my friends call me Don Filippo

P.S. Don’t Forgetta about me!