Haven’t written much lately. Haven’t much felt like it. Can you relate to the mood? December brought Covid, cancelled holidays, nearly a month of quarantining and an ER and hospital stay. As soon as that “was over”, I had to jump back into work, teaching, co-op, and the kids’ schedule. I don’t think my spirit […]
Depression
Don’t Worry, I’m Not All I Seem Either
Right before Christmas, I wrote down the top 19 memories from 2019, but truthfully, they weren’t necessarily my top memories: they were just the ones I wanted to remember. After all, sometimes we just want to forget the painful events that pushed us over or left us gasping for air. Social media has deluded us […]
Paralyzed by Indecision
“Too many options can flood someone, yet their inability to choose may be directly tied to their fear of making a mistake. This is exponentially increased if they have had a history of being corrected when they were making a choice—or always being told what to do and what to want. Both extremes create self-doubt and the […]
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Depression: Back By Unpopular Demand
Wouldn’t it be great if healing from depression was as easy as swiping your finger across a screen. Sad face? No worries. Now you are happy! Ironically, most people that struggle with depression have no trouble putting on a smile. They may even appear–to most people–as content and joyful. The shame or fear of judgement […]
When You Feel Frustrated with Life
I’m a recovering control freak. I’d like to keep the upper hand, but someone always has a little more umph. You know what I’m talking about? My circumstances rarely submit to my commands. Funny how life doesn’t have to listen to you. But, I’m starting to get used to it. And I’m ever-so-slowly learning that […]
Do You Hate Winter and Dread Monday?
If you hate winter and dread Mondays, you might need a little dreary-day cheer today. Maybe you are just S.A.D. and need a little more sunlight and exercise. Please, if your situation is leading to depression (apathy, hopelessness, irritability, sleep abnormalities, loss of energy and guilt), consult a doctor or counselor immediately. Honestly, sometimes I […]
Scraping the Bottom of the Barrel: When You’ve Got Nothing Left to Give
When my youngest prayed to receive Christ as Savior, he finished and looked up at me, “I’m ready to go now.” At first, I didn’t grasp what he meant, but then I realized he was referring to Heaven. Prepared and ready, he wanted God to go ahead and beam him up. I understand that desire. […]
Oyamel Tree Group
Perhaps you’ve heard of the migratory flight of monarch butterflies. Since they can’t survive the harsh cold of winter, they travel, miles stacked on miles to reach the central part of Mexico, and they cling together on the Oyamel Fir trees, protecting each other from the colder nights. It’s how they stay alive. This morning […]