Hi there! This is a current picture of me, as of a few minutes ago. But before you read any further, let me give a disclaimer: This post will not teach you anything or provide any answers. Nevertheless, if you believe the old adage is true that misery loves company, then welcome. Today I had …
Lamplight
Some posts of mine come out of obedience rather than heart. This was one of them. So now I'm going to spend sometime rewriting this to come from a better place and hopefully a place that will encourage you. I'm going to leave the original in regular font and do my rewrite in italics. I'm …
Light
I believe this is going to be an exciting year for me! Last year was full of difficulty and sorrow. But at the end of the year I had hope. I enrolled in Flourish Writer's Academy and have already felt progress toward my goals as a writer. But this post is not about that, it …
Blank Page
Depression is like a blank page Confronting and impatient Begging you to add content While glaringly empty And devoid of life Depression is like a blank page It reminds you of infinite possibilities But will not hint at a beginning or an end Stirring up fears of inadequacy Leaving you anxious and immobile
May I Hear Your Song
Lord, let me hear your song today With my head pressed against your chest May I hear your heart beating The sound of your breathing Feel the warmth of your embrace. For I know you are singing A beautiful melody The song of victory And joy! If only I could still my mind …
Oh, For Pie!
Days like today I don't want to even think about anything. I have a stack of must-do's and an arm load of love-to-do's, but even those don't sound good when depression hits. I want to just curl up in a ball and go to sleep! Although, days like today have become less stressful since retiring …
Retirement, Anxiety, and the Creative Spirit
So it's finally here! After much debate, doctor visits, and physical therapy sessions, I have retired early from my job of 22 1/2 years. I'm not able to claim disability but am fortunate enough that I don't need to find a desk job somewhere. At least not for the foreseeable future. My first week was …
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