Susan Polis Schutz
Susan Polis Schutz
Susan Polis Schutzis an American poet and co-founder, with husband Stephen Schutz, of greeting card and book publisher Blue Mountain Arts. They are the parents of U.S. Congressman Jared Polis of Colorado...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPoet
Date of Birth23 May 1944
CountryUnited States of America
door feeling filled hated isolation joy life love placed possibly prison shut
My own life was filled with so much love and joy that when depression struck, it was like a prison door slamming shut and I was being placed in an isolation cell. No one else could possibly be feeling what I was. I hated my depression and all of its symptoms.
attitudes build change depression educate individual opinion people public spreading word
Spreading the word about depression is my mission. I am working to build awareness, educate people about the symptoms, and change public opinion and individual attitudes about depression.
lucky emptiness imagine
It's often difficult for those who are lucky enough to have never experienced what true depression is to imagine a life of complete hopelessness, emptiness and fear.
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I was always a happy and loving person. Many would say that I was living an idyllic life.
decision feelings world
If every decision would reflect our feelings as well as our reason, the world would be a better place to live.
struggle pieces one-piece
Through my own struggles with depression, I discovered that knowledge, therapy, medication and education can provide the strength to get through it in one piece.
love-is touching affection
The most painful love there is, is the love left unshown A love that cannot be expressed, affection left unknown The love that withholds touching,afraid of what it would say And the most painful thing about unexpressed love is.., it never fades away
love reality listening
Love is being honest with yourself at all times being honest with the other person at all times telling, listening, respecting the truth and never pretending Love is the source of reality
respect caring people
Go beyond yourself and reach out to other people with a sincere love, respect, caring, and understanding of their needs.
mistake thinking perfect
Sometimes you think that you need to be perfect, that you cannot make mistakes ... realize you are a human being - like everyone else capable of reaching great potential but not capable of being perfect.
responsibility fighting winning
We have a choice: to spend a lot of time fighting for what we know is right, or to just accept what we know is wrong. We must stand up for our rights and for the rights of others, even if most people say we can't win.
life self games
Come into the mountains, dear friend Leave society and take no one with you But your true self Get close to nature Your everyday games will be insignificant Notice the clouds spontaneously forming patterns And try to do that with your life.
depression uplifting commitment
Getting better from depression demands a lifelong commitment. I've made that commitment for my life's sake and for the sake of those who love me.
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When someone cares... it is easier to speak, it is easier to listen, it is easier to play, it is easier to work. When someone cares it is easier to laugh.