Soul Cadence Creative – Thoughts from A Creative in Mental Health
Empowered Minds * Creative Hearts * Joyful Lives
Panic...I feel it welling up inside. My heart pounds. My breathing gets shallow. The walls close in & I feel unsteady on my feet.This is an unfortunate time & place to experience a panic attack: in the middle of Barns & Noble...After class, I went everywhere but home in order to avoid these feelings...But, the … Continue reading Turning Point
"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
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
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…?”
It's that time again, 5-minute Friday. I am starting to love these.The rules are write for 5-minutes straight, no over thinking, no editing. You just see what comes. If you want to write your own, or just want to read others, head over to The Gypsy Mama.Ready?GOGrit brought to mind two things, the dirt in … Continue reading Grit
This weekend I was blessed to attend a Bay Area Christian Writers' Conference at Redwood Chapel. As a writer, it was a wonderful blessing to get instruction from professionals. As a Christian, it was great to be in a place of fellowship with others seeking God's plan for their lives.While there, my brain was filled … Continue reading New Direction
My next three or four blog entries will be about what I have learned in 2011. You may have heard these before, maybe learned them the hard way, or maybe they never came across your path. I just feel moved to share them with you.Driven by Fear;Spinning in Circles...Chances are, if you live a life … Continue reading Driven by Fear
Everyone who knows me knows that fall is my favorite time of year. I love the colder weather, longer nights, the sights and smells. I love the chili and cornbread; the hot chocolate. I love the crunchy, colorful leaves, and I especially love football! However, until today, I have yet to really enjoy it this year. … Continue reading Life: Unmasked – God Works
Today I woke up as a small business co-owner. Not only that, today marked our first day actually open as a business. However, rather than waking up and putting all of our energy into our newly established business, my lovely co-owner and I had to go to our day jobs. The jobs that pay the … Continue reading Life: Unmasked – Grace for the Grace-less
Soul Cadence Creative - Thoughts from A Creative in Mental Health 