We are either moving forward or we are dead. There is no middle ground. Even when we feel nothing is happening, that what we are doing doesn’t matter, life is going on. My personal thoughts about my self-worth and my value, my contributions to society and the greater good, are done against this backdrop. Whether I decide I am valuable just as I am, with all my flaws … [Read more...] about Afraid or not, life still marches forward
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I’m spinning a lot of plates today
Who doesn’t get caught up in things occasionally? I am not bemoaning being busy. I chose that over retirement. Well, I chose busy over feeling anxious. Busy over wallowing in the depths of depression, busy instead of not being here at all. When I think of it that way, I have no room to bitch about anything. Choosing to be alive means plates must be spun. Choices … [Read more...] about I’m spinning a lot of plates today
11 Things Depression has done, and it’s only Wednesday
Depression can be sneaky. It has infested itself in my being and has taken up residence in my body as if it belongs there. I am angry this morning. And as I think about why I am angry; I am recognizing things that are happening that I must learn to think differently about. Living with depression is a full-time, 24/7 job. Keeping it from being in charge is what I am … [Read more...] about 11 Things Depression has done, and it’s only Wednesday
I’m alive, that is my success today
Busy, busy, busy. I cannot stop to write. But my success is that I am alive and I am grateful for today. Sometimes celebrating the small stuff is the biggest thing you can do. What will you do with today? … [Read more...] about I’m alive, that is my success today
It works for me so who cares what “they say”
Stigma is a funny thing. It is often subtle; you can’t quite put your finger on what you are feeling. Yet there it is. Sometimes, all you must do is say the word and feelings, emotions begin to form inside you. A switch is thrown, and your senses are activated and on alert. Affirmation. See? I know you are reacting in some way to that word. I have seen it before. … [Read more...] about It works for me so who cares what “they say”