Monthly Archives: December 2012

The Self-reinforcing Nature of Depression

One of the hardest things about depression is the way it drives the cycle deeper.  I’ve been watching myself slide deeper into depression over the last week.  I know that part of it is associated with the holidays, I know … Continue reading

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Christmas Memories

Going to Mr. Wunker to pick out a tree.  The elaborate method of setting it up so it could take in lots of water and not be a fire hazard.  Going to see the living creche at Lytle Park and … Continue reading

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Jesus Told Me

Driving back from the dentist, I thought about what Harvey Cox said, that he had conversations with Jesus.  So I asked, and immediately Jesus was in the passenger seat.  I asked what I should do about the situation with my … Continue reading

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Somatic Experiencing

The session with Caryn was pretty amazing.  This is where Somatic Experiencing becomes shamanic work.  I wedged my self into my corner and started crying.  I told her about being depressed again again, waking up OK only to lose it … Continue reading

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How Do I Know What I “Really Want”?

Kayla and I have been doing a course in “Feminine Power.”  Some of the ideas have been very helpful. But recently I was finding it too abstract.  She said the basic thing was to take 100% responsibility for our lives.  … Continue reading

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A Day in the Life

“Today, like every other day, we wake up empty/and frightened.”   I woke up with that heavy grey, tired feeling.  I felt disappointed and discouraged to be waking up like this again again.  Then I remembered that my work is to … Continue reading

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