Looking back over the past nine months, I'm amazing how much my life has changed. Amazed simply because it feels normal – life as usual. Like, living it, not much has changed at all.But in reflection, I see all the changes that have led me to where I am writing this today. Changes, both big … Continue reading Thoughts…
Category: Grace & Love
Journey of Change…
Lately, my business partner Laura Noelle and I have been seeing a lot of changes in our lives. Personal changes, such as starting school (me) and getting married (her), have led to changing ideas for how to combine our passions and our goals into a new business platform... Changes in business have led to yet … Continue reading Journey of Change…
On My Broken Heart
Things are happening, heartbreaking things. My Papaw is slowly letting go of this life. A gentle, quiet man, he loves all his grandkids so much. And, we love him.All of this is taking place in Oklahoma and I am all the way at home in California - alone.At this time, I make no assumptions about … Continue reading On My Broken Heart
Depression Hurts…Love can Help
If you've never experienced it yourself, depression seems like a foreign language. Even if someone close to you has gone through it, you still don't fully grasp the effect it has on a life.For nearly 10 years, I struggled with the darkness of depression. The black cloud covered my life, making it nearly impossible to … Continue reading Depression Hurts…Love can Help
Life Unmasked: Living Worthy
"Whatever happens, live in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ" - Philippians 1:27For the past couple of weeks, I have been FAILING at this. Absolutely failing...more thoughts than not have been on the things of this world, on what will make me happy, on how I can just get by in this life.Apathy … Continue reading Life Unmasked: Living Worthy
Learning to Love [Myself]
"...Love your neighbor as yourself..." Matthew 22:39I recently wrote about the one year challenge I have set up for myself. A challenge to change some of the bad habits in my life. Really, it's just about a life overhaul where I become a better steward of the life God has blessed me with.At the core of … Continue reading Learning to Love [Myself]
Not My Job…?
"Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and Prophets hang on these two commandments." - Matthew 22:37-40I have been a part … Continue reading Not My Job…?
Worth the Fight
My life isn't perfect (I can hear the resounding "DUH!" sound now...).I only say that to qualify my next statement: I am so blessed. I lead a great life.But, I had to fight more than a few battles to get here.Anyone who has struggled with depression or severe anxiety knows it can be a battle … Continue reading Worth the Fight
Delight
This is a Five Minute Friday post (Finally on Friday :o).Rules are: Write for 5 minutes, no over thinking, just go. Ready?GOWhen I think of the word "Delight", I think of a favorite verse."Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart." - Psalm 37:4I wear this verse around … Continue reading Delight
That Song…
You know that song.The one you want to hear, or need to hear, but you don't have it. The one that you forgot about that tucked its way into your subconscious. The one God knows will speak to your heart better than anything else.That Moment...You know that moment.You turn on the radio, or flip the … Continue reading That Song…
Soul Cadence Creative - Thoughts from A Creative in Mental Health 