If you grew up going to Sunday school and church like I did, you may recall a children's song that is sung like this, "Deep and wide, deep and wide, there's a fountain flowing deep and wide." The song was written in the late 1800s by Sidney Cox, a major in the Salvation Army. It… Continue reading Deep and Wide
Category: mental health
Balancing Act
Being a grown up isn't always all it's cracked up to be, am I right? Trying to balance work life with family life, not to mention maybe a social life or some hobbies mixed in there is very challenging. Even in good times it can feel like walking a tight rope while juggling. Add in… Continue reading Balancing Act
The Weight is Never-ending
We have come to the final month of what has been a very trying year, to say the least. Not only are we in the midst of a global pandemic, there have been multiple natural disasters, an important election, rife with tension and vitriol, and a great deal of violence and unrest due to continued… Continue reading The Weight is Never-ending
How My Dog Saved Me
Our two year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix, Sydney, may not be Lassie or Rin Tin Tin, but she has definitely saved me. We adopted her from a local animal shelter on Valentine’s Day of this year. She had heart worms and needed a few trips to the vet, some injections and couple overnight stays at… Continue reading How My Dog Saved Me
Shuffle the Deck
Before we play a game of cards or after we've played a game, we shuffle the deck. This is to make sure things are in a random order that can't be predicted and, theoretically, we all have an even chance of getting a good hand. Unfortunately, life is not that simple. We can't simply ask… Continue reading Shuffle the Deck
Keep Your Distance
I have always felt that everything happens for a reason, even if we may never know the reason. We are all here for a purpose, both individually and collectively. I believe our purpose is to recognize our need for connection and to use our unique gifts to seek connection for ourselves and encourage connection in… Continue reading Keep Your Distance
HO HO Hum
This time of year can be difficult for many people for a variety of reasons. For those who live in a place where most people celebrate Christmas, those who don't celebrate it may feel a sense of "otherness." For those who have experienced a loss or a trauma in the past, holiday celebrations can stir… Continue reading HO HO Hum
A Review of “Know My Name”
While I have never written a book review for this blog, nor am I sure I will continue to do so, I feel compelled to write about Chanel Miller's Memoir, Know My Name because it greatly inspired me. Chanel embodies so much of what I hope to bring to this world: courage, resilience, authenticity, compassion,… Continue reading A Review of “Know My Name”
The Real Deal
Did anyone else grow up with a Mother who seemed to know a laundry list of idioms or phrases to apply to just about any life situation? There were times I would roll my eyes when she did this because I was a sassy teenager, but I am pretty sure I have turned into that… Continue reading The Real Deal
A Note to my Younger Self
As someone who lives with Depression and an Eating Disorder, I would like to recognize World Mental Health Day and help end stigma by writing an open and honest letter to my younger self. I would like others to know they are not alone and, though the fight is difficult, it is worth it. Dear Younger… Continue reading A Note to my Younger Self
Redefined Runner 