I heard recently, that some random person (a pastor maybe?) believes America has so much depression because we focus too much on ourselves.  It makes a lot of sense.  How can a person be happy just focusing on their small existence.  Being self-absorbed never did anyone any good.  The minute a person stops focusing on what's going wrong or could go wrong in THEIR OWN life and they simply reach out to someone else, their entire outlook can change!  I cannot remember a single experience where I was helping someone yet at the same moment felt sad or worthless.  Doing things for others, no matter how small the gesture, is always going to bring positivity and joy.  I want joy!! :) I want to do more for others. Giving feels good, no matter what the gift: big, small, secret or out-in-the-open.