and Purposeful Prose
Image by Vilius Kukanauskas from Pixabay To say that my schedule is very busy, and that my brain is bogged down, is an understatement. Nevertheless, I'm trying to finally take a break in my busy schedule to do something I love– that is, to write to encourage, process, and point to where my help comes [...]
Image by Jaromír Novota from Pixabay I've gained a new perspective on discipline. As I sat reading, I was also thinking of all the work that needed doing around the house. It eats into the time I would rather spend doing other things. However, if I don't tackle these things, my life soon becomes overwhelming. [...]
Image by Julie Rose from Pixabay As an Early Childhood Educator (working with infants and toddlers), I have the privilege of seeing little eyes and ears begin to piece life together. Their first sights and sounds form the early developmental framework of this puzzle we call life. And it truly is a puzzle. The full [...]
Photo credit goes to Pixabay.com user 652234 (Appropriate. That sounds like a prison ID) Irritable (Stuck) I want to move forward But I feel as if I'm sliding backwards It's like trying to hold on with both hands, but losing grip with one. I want to believe boldly And trust that God's timing is perfect [...]
Mental unwellness It's a tide that makes life bleak It's a struggle The constant juggle Emotions like waves of the sea Anxiety, guilt, and grief Low moods and high water Life can feel like a teeter-totter Where's the balance? Where's the peace? Sometimes tears are a release But then it begins again Driving me round [...]
Generally I like to learn. However, depression is one of those lessons you wish you could skip. I'm not talking about feeling down or discouraged. I'm talking about loss of interest and apathy, low mood and motivation. It can leave you feeling joyless, grey and sometimes irritable. I once read a post here on WordPress [...]
Pippi's Poetry 