A new approach. I hope you like it.

Sometimes, new is good. I hope you’ll overlook the fact that I am reposting. I wanted to see what this looked like. Maybe I’ll post something like this every end-of-month, so in case you didn’t read a post, they are all in one place.

So, what do you think?

Besides, trying something new is good, right? And considering it’s the end of the month, it works out well.

silhouette of tree during sunrise/new

Plus, I like being able to see my posts this way as well. It’s been two months of reflection and sorting things out. Mental health, identifying the truly important, and relationships. Some pretty heady subjects. But what else is there to do in these two dark, cold months?

Now, I contend with this Afib diagnosis. I’m having a hard time adjusting to the medications. But I try to see things in perspective. It’s not terminal. It’s treatable. Perspective certainly helps. Besides, I’m an overcomer in Christ.

If faith doesn’t work during times of illness, when will it?

I hope you have a great weekend and blessings to each of you.

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  • waiting for the clouds to move

    It’s almost November. For some of you that doesn’t mean much. Here in Michigan, it means less and less daylight. Season Affective Disorder is very real here. November first means it will be dark by about 6:00 PM. Yikes! It’s hard to maintain a positive attitude when dark clouds seemed stalled over our heads  and there’s a Read more

  • DIY projects for small porch.

    This bench was made for me by my Dad. If you look at the top you will notice the wood is really thick. You can’t buy lumber this thick anymore. I don’t know where he got it. Anyway, it was painted a red/orange years ago as you can see from the inside of the legs. Read more

  • DIY Halloween Centerpiece

    Finally downloaded some pictures. This is my kitchen table. I wished I had used the word “fall” instead. Now I have to put this away in a few days. Anyway, here it is. These are wine bottles I got from a restaurant. Already had the ceramic cat.   Crow is from Dollar Tree     Read more

  • it’s who you ARE not what you DO, part 4

    This continues the theme of “happiness”which I started last Monday. I’ve been thinking more and more about this concept of happiness. I disagree that happiness is a choice because I agree with all the research that concludes that happiness is the result of our actions. It is not (despite all the cutesy sayings out there) something we choose anymore Read more

  • it’s who we ARE, not what we DO. 3

    What if someone asked you, “How happy are you?” It might be hard for you to answer as happiness is a fairly complex emotion. Can we be trying too hard to be happy? What if we are always pursuing the things we think will make us happy, like more money, being married, owning our own home? Read more

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Rebecca
Hi. I'm so glad you're here. My blog focuses on faith and mental health issues such as mood disorders like depression, anxiety, and dysthymia (chronic low moods that don't qualify as depression.) I post DIY and decorating projects when I can. My book, "Depression Has A Big Voice. Make Yours Bigger! (Expanded Edition), is on sale at all online retailers. I have a Psychology degree and post-graduate courses in Clinical Pastoral Education. I am a former hospital chaplain, Bible teacher, and retreat/conference inspirational speaker. Thank you for visiting and may you feel God's presence today.
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