Here on my blog, I really try to participate in Five Minute Friday (over on Lisa Jo Baker's blog)...usually, I am late. And, the last few weeks I haven't really blogged much. I got a few weeks off from school & during one of those weeks was part of an amazing Art Camp, which left … Continue reading Belong – Five Minute Friday
Tag: Love
Quiet Ache
Many days, being single is no big deal for me. Actually, it's kind of nice.I love that I get to fill my school and work schedule, and spend time on my friends and family, without thinking I am neglecting someone. I can pick up and go on a weekend trip, or a trip to Oklahoma, … Continue reading Quiet Ache
Juniper
I can never quite do my Five Minute Fridays on Friday, so here it is on Sunday.This week' sword is Tree. Before I get into my post, I'd like to share a few lines from one of my favorite poems.TreesBy: Joyce KilmerI think that I shall never seeA poem lovely as a tree...Poems are made … Continue reading Juniper
Five Minutes for Grace
This is a "Five Minute Friday" post on Sunday. Haven't written one in a while, but this week's word caught my attention. The rules are: type for 5 minutes, no editing, no overthinking, just flow.Ready? GOOver the past month or so, I have visited several churches in the area. I have enjoyed it, fellowshipping with … Continue reading Five Minutes for Grace
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
Story
Today is a Five Minute Friday. This means I will write for five minutes. No editing; no over-thinking. Today, the prompt from Lisa-Jo is STORY.Ready? GO:Each of us has a story. Each story has its own highs & lows; plot twists & cliffs hangers.My story has taken me all over the place and back to where … Continue reading Story
Learning to Love [Myself]
"...Love your neighbor as yourself..."Â 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…?
Grit
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
Soul Cadence Creative - Thoughts from A Creative in Mental Health 