Peace & Poetry

Tag: mental health

  • Ballad of a Depressed Person

    Ballad of a Depressed Person

    Wisdom Challenge: Day 6 A little sleep, a little slumber,a little folding of the hands to sleep–So shall your poverty come on you like a prowler,and your need as an armed man. Proverbs 6:10-11 (TS2018) Today’s verse inspired me to write about depression…A poetic excerpt: Imagine being sad that you woke up in the morning.…

  • I stand corrected.

    “Freedom comes from making the transition from trying to please everyone to trying to please One.” ~ Cheryl E. Smith

  • Blighted Void

    Blighted Void

    Blight – (n.) An agent or action that harms or ruins the value or success of something.

  • Why Can’t We Be Friends?

    Why Can’t We Be Friends?

    Self-pity is not a sign of righteousness, but of an unbelieving heart. Faith is believing you are who God says you are, despite how you feel.

  • The Choice is Yours

    The Choice is Yours

    Don’t worry about things you cannot control. Acknowledge it for what it is, and choose the greater force which is positivity.

  • Resisting depression…

    Resisting depression…

    Inspired by Psalm 42 and Jeremiah’s 3rd Lamentation.