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.
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.
Prayer and thinking are a huge part of each other. This meme below is good but it doesn’t tell the whole story. I’m sharing this today because it reminds me how often these memes fall short of the whole truth. Here are my thoughts. (Did you get the play on words? Thinking can be praying.… Read more
Feeling sad is hard especially when you are feeling sad for others. Years ago in a far away land when I had just started blogging, my site was called, “The Worm in My Apple”. I really liked that title because doesn’t it just seem some days there’s a worm in your bright, juicy apple? This… Read more
There are six good reasons to make lists. I believe list-making even grows us spiritually. And, God is the ultimate list-maker. Reasons to make lists: Lists bring calm to chaos. On jam-packed days, it brings order. Checking things off our list makes us feel better. Chaos is the enemy of good mental health. I know… Read more
Too little time is a problem for most of us. Here’s a story about a woman who woke up one morning with a problem…too little time, too much to do. She was in the process of writing a book, blogging, setting up a bunch of new journals for the year, establishing goals, putting away Christmas… Read more
Here’s my latest cute Halloween DIY. (The rest of the story. WP is not working well on my phone these days. I schedule it sand but published! Go figure. I’ve had nothing but trouble posting to WP since I got my i-phone 11.) I’m not including any instructions as it’s self-explanatory. I will include the… Read more
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… Read more
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.