If you already suffer from anxiety and depression at this time of year, if you already get stressed out at Christmas, then be warned! Hallmark Christmas movies can be depressing! They set a bar that no one can reach. But there is hope. Now don’t get me wrong. I love…
kindness
Kindness – Gentle or Powerful or Both?
Kindness is multiplied when it is given at a difficult time. I vividly remember the kindness shown to me when my father died, or when my marriage failed. ‘Be kind’… is that ever the wrong thing to do? Kindness is both gentle and powerful at the same time. Recently I…
My Bible Tells Me So
Running with Patience
My devotion this morning was about ‘running with patience’, now there is a contradiction in terms! My favorite devotional is called Streams in the Dessert and if you want to read today’s entry (October 30) about running with patience you can check it out for yourself. And just why is…
travel
Billy Bishop Airport, Toronto Island
Travelling with depression can be hard. It is for me. But the Toronto Island Airport is a dream. This picture shown is just one aspect of this delightful flying experience. This is a tunnel that goes under the lake to get to the island. The first time I went there…
depression, hope
Divine Depression
Did you read that correctly – ‘Divine Depression’? Why would I even say such a thing? I mean doesn’t ‘divine’ mean excellent or delightful or beautiful or even godly? Can depression possibly be any of those things? Well, no it can’t. It’s awful. It’s depression. And believe me, I take…
discouragement
Detours: Delightful or Disastrous?
Recently I came across a detour in the city of Peterborough, Ontario, 30 minutes from my home. Since I was not late for an appointment and not tired yet, the detour did not upset me. Actually it was delightful, taking me through a residential neighbourhood that I have always loved,…
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The Excitement of Planning
Does planning excite you like this? Oh to be that young and pure and think that everything is exciting and fun and there is so much to look forward to. I have some grandchildren who are still young enough to get this excited. It’s precious. Does planning help you to…
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Planning is Easy, Following Through Not So Much
I love planning! It usually requires fresh paper, maybe even a new notebook. I love notebooks! A new plan requires looking forward, thinking about a good way to do things whether it is a work plan, a diet plan, a budget plan or maybe just a personal growth plan. CHANGE…
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What Soothes You?
I saw this adorable photo with caption ‘Children join program ‘reading buddies’ where they read to cats in shelters, to soothe the cats’. Oh my goodness, will you look at that cat? He looks soothed for sure. I think the little boy looks pretty into it as well. If you…