Friends, remember the January Blues? Well, in my case it turned out to be more than the blues. Turns out I had seasonal affective disorder, thanks in part to the lack of sunlight last winter. I got some help, thankfully. I insisted to my lovely mental health team that my depression started in January, but my amazing […]
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Ah, October. The day in Nashville is gray and drizzly, perfect weather for a curling up with a blanket and reading. Alas, I have other obligations, but if you find yourself in so fortunate a position, here are some links to get you started. My brilliant friend Jen eloquently shares How to Talk to Kids About
Dear Self, Today you have permission to get it wrong. You have permission to miss out. You have permission to take a nap, or stay up too late. You have permission to say the wrong thing at the wrong time. You have permission to be awkward. You have permission to live like no one is
Letter to a Weary Soul Read More »
So when my friend Jen referenced dreary March after I posted about the January blues, I was like, “Shut up, March will be awesome.” Well. March has been awesome on some days. And not so great on others. We’re on spring break this week, which has involved epic highs (sightseeing Saturn V rockets, visiting my
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January — Ugh. I don’t know if it’s the post-holiday slump or the fact that I’ve added another year to my age, but January is a rough month for me. A full toolbox is key to making it through these times, and I’ve spent a few years gathering the tools I need to survive the month.
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Sunday can be a tough day in our household. My husband and I spent years serving in various church ministries, so for a long time Sunday was a day of early mornings and responsibilities. Even though we’ve taken several steps back, some weeks I feel like we’re still hungover from sacred overcommitment. Sundays often are
There’s not enough time in the day. Each week I cannot find the time I need to cook healthy food, clean the house, play with the kids, hang out with friends, sleep, enjoy hobbies…. I can do some of those things, but not all. And yet I’m convinced I need all those activities for a
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I fell down the Pinterest hole this week. It started innocently enough. I was pinning some fair trade shoes I found so others could learn about the company. But then I started looking through my stream. This isn’t always a bad thing — sometimes I find much needed encouragement or new recipes to try. The
On Pinterest, Comparisons, and Discontent Read More »
I’m almost on empty today. I had a whirlwind weekend with baking, an egg hunt, a birthday party, (buying jeans), and lots of general merriment that drained my introvert-ness totally dry. This week I’ve been struggling to recharge myself. When my energy has been depleted, I can’t always figure out what I need to do
Depression and crippling anxiety aren’t a part of my life any more, most days. There was a time when they were constant companions, persistent dark clouds that skewed my view of life. I got help. Therapy, medication, hard work, supportive friends and family, and of course my Redeemer…..most days, I feel so free. But there