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"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…?
This is a Five Minute Friday post...on Saturday. The rule is: write for five minutes, no editing. Just let it come. This week's topic is: Expectation. Ready? GO: I recently started a one year challenge for myself: make my life over in one year. Though I have enjoyed the past few years, and I have … Continue reading Expectation
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
So I kind of feel as if I am writing this post just for me, but sometimes that happens I guess...For much of my life I have battled with intense anxiety...over everything! It has done a number on my life: limiting my social abilities, my adaptation abilities, my spiritual life, everything.I hold on very closely … Continue reading Anxiety
...Is usually "Hello" in disguise.This week, 5 Minute Friday has become a 5 minute Saturday. I'm gonna write for 5 minutes, no overthinking, no major editing. Just writing for the love of writing (and the love of the prompt :o).READY? GO:This week's prompt was Good-bye.Sometimes good-bye really means hello. As my favorite Shinedown song says: … Continue reading GOODBYE…
Hello again! Back from another hiatus...life is so crazy busy. That's why I love 5 Minute Fridays. 5 minutes is pretty easy to spare.With today being Good Friday, the topic chosen is Light.So, here I go, writing for 5 minutes, no over-thinking & minimal edits.Ready? GO!Today's topic is light. And, today it seems all around … Continue reading Light
Hello guys. It's been a while since I have written, and I'm sorry about that. Working has been wonderful, but has made my schedule crazy. I am enjoying it, but I am also re-learning how to organize my time better in order to do the other things I want to do or need to do, … Continue reading Please, Never Forget: Release & Preview
It's Friday again! Hard to believe I haven't written in a week, I've been so busy. Though I haven't written, I have been planning some changes to this space. Sundays or Mondays I will be writing a post about Mental Health issues. Some Tuesdays or Wednesdays I will be posting about whatever comes to mind. … Continue reading Brave
Friday is finally here! And what a week it's been! Today is another 5 Minute Friday! Here on my blog, I write for 5 minutes straight about the topic found over at The Gypsy Mama's blog. 5 minutes, no over-thinking, no editing. Just writing for the love of it. Today's topic is EMPTY READY? GO … Continue reading Empty
I recently posted about some of the new things that would pop up here on my blog. I called it "new directions," when, really, it's just a new addition.After reading a facebook link to that post describing it's content, my dad asked me, "is it safe to talk about your struggle with depression so out … Continue reading “Is it Safe…?”
Soul Cadence Creative - Thoughts from A Creative in Mental Health 