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A TIP FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT HAPPY INSIDE I found the power to beat depression I grew up in a loving home with great caring parents but, at around the age of 16, I developed a phobia about death, which brought on panic attacks and depression. I tried all sorts of things to be happy, but it was not until I came across the UCKG that I found the way to happiness. When you’re not happy with yourself, there’s an anguish that constantly blames everything that’s wrong in the world for your unhappiness. It’s people who don’t understand you. It’s things that are not as they should be. It’s injustice that makes you angry… Too many wrong things! I received spiritual and practical support. Incredibly, from that first visit, I have had no more panic attacks. Within a few months, the depression had completely lifted. Today, I have my own TV show, which discusses mental health matters. Chrissy B What is the DAY OF POWER and How can you benefit from it? See page 11 A feeling of helplessness takes over — sheer anguish! This is because you’re focused on the OUTSIDE, while the power of transformation is INSIDE you. Don’t condition your happiness to other people’s transformation. Stop depending on the world around you to change for you to be happy. Change yourself, adapt yourself, and grow. Stop getting emotional and feeling melancholic about things you can’t change. Use your energy more efficiently. This is what we will be doing at the Day of Power. This event is centred around using the power of faith to instigate the changes that, up until now, many have not been able to achieve. The mixture of practical teaching, powerful prayers, and the person actively working towards his/her goal has proved to be a winning formula for the people featured in this newspaper. See if you could benefit, too. See the back for the event details. 4 How I found the power to forgive my abuser At the age of 15, I was in a relationship and was abused. It seemed impossible for me to forgive my abuser and love myself again. I started to hate him and hate myself. Because of this, I had suicidal thoughts, and I wanted to cut myself to feel some kind of release. Turning to God was like plugging into a limitless source of power. From there, I learned to love myself. I found the strength to overcome my past and, within a year, I was able to forgive my abuser, which has set me free and helped me move forward with my life. Toya Keshinro uckg.org • 020 7686 6000