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Summary of Question:	God Is Great!
Category:	General Sikhism
Date Posted:	Thursday, 1/09/2003 11:14 PM MST

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!!

hello! well my question although may seem very queer but it is a matter of great concern . Well i am 16 and , the problem is that i dont understand why i take things so seriously . I am so sensitive that even if i commit or do something wrong ( which my not be very hurting Etc) , I take it to heart.
This peculiar nature of mine is very destructive and its causing me a lot of trouble. I cant even concentrate on my studies as , i dont feel like doing anything.I feel life has become a total mess for me . My mind always wonders and remains depressed due to some reason or the other . Sometimes it so happens that even i dont realize why i am under stress and tension..this has been going on since a long time. I know i dont need a doctor and i am absolutely alright but there is something missing in my life!! but i am not able to figure out why all this is happening. Every day is the same for me and i want to overcome my depression which is killing me from inside.

I know that there is some reason why my mind never stays stable . I feel maybe there is some reason why God is letting this happen. I strongly believe in Guru Gobind Singh Ji and believe he has always been with me and whatever i have demanded from Him , so far i have got all. But i dont understand why is God not listening to me now. I dont know when will i get rid of all this depression.
I do Sukhmani Sahib Path every say ( 10 pauri's everyday) . but still i find there is very less diference. I love God and i know he has always helped me i know he is helping me even now , but still there is no change i find .
maybe there is a reason for all this , but now its difficult for me to bear it. i cannot stand this sadness , life seems so empty.
i hope u can help me with this. could you recommend me a path which will give courage and strength etc.. and that will help me deal with my negative attitude.
pls help ..

(REPLY)

Sat Nam. I'm sorry you are having such a hard time, and feeling so depressed. Try to realize that it is a "feeling" and your feelings are not YOU! One thing I believe would help to change those negative, depressings feelings, which start out as thought waves in your mind, would be to recite Guru Gobind Singh's Jaap Sahib every morning. Jaap Sahaib is a powerful bani. Sorrow and sadness comes when we are not relating to and connected with our very own soul, and for that, we recite Guru Nanak's Japji Sahib first thing in the morning. Best, of course, is to recite all the banis, but do at least those two, and then at night before you go to bed, recite Kirtan Sohila. Soon there will be an English translation available called "Peace Lagoon" which will be useful if you want to understand the meaning of the words. And, you can find Japji Sahib already on Sikhnet in English translation. Is there an Akhand Path that you can participate in? Going to the Guru, and reciting Guru's words will give you the perspective on life to elevate you, and uplift your spirits. Reading for one hour a day is ideal, two hours at a time will make major changes in your consciousness. Please do not give up, and be assured that this is a temporary state of mind, and like being in a dark tunnel, there is light at the end of it! That Light is the Guru, so just keep heading in that direction.

Blessings, SP