Category Archives: Present Day

Venus and Jupiter

Posted on March 7, 2012 by jenny

Wednesday, March 7 (Picture is from earthsky.org) Last night I was looking at Jupiter and Venus in the western sky.  Venus has been moving really fast to catch up with Jupiter.  (Venus is the really bright one, lower down, Jupiter … Continue reading →

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The Will of God

Posted on February 15, 2012 by jenny

I’m SO TIRED. and feeling very empty — of meaning, of reason to go on.  Lynelle brought me the Cynthia Bourgeault CD’s on the “Wisdom Jesus.”  I remember listening to them driving down to Kripalu and back.  I really liked … Continue reading →

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Using Depression in Service to Spiritual Practice

Posted on February 7, 2012 by jenny

I wrote in the post on Depression and the Dark Night that I had used my depression in the service of my spiritual practice.  I want to think what I meant by that.  At least in the beginning, Depression was … Continue reading →

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Need Cheering Up?

Posted on February 1, 2012 by jenny

One thing I do, after I’ve called friends only to talk to their machines, is nourish my sense of humor with my favorite YouTube videos. There’s Paul Hawken’s speech to the Bioneers in 2006? was it? There’s Marianne Williamson on … Continue reading →

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The Dark Night and Depression

Posted on January 28, 2012 by jenny

“Before enlightenment, take Prozac and talk to your shrink.  After enlightenment, take Prozac and talk to your shrink.” Dr. Gerald May quoting Judith Hooper’s conclusion after interviewing a collection of psychiatrists and buddhist practitioners.  The Dark Night of the Soul, … Continue reading →

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The Dark Night of the Soul

Posted on January 26, 2012 by jenny

Recently I’ve been struggling with depression again again, and my friend Lynelle reminded me of a book that Elizabeth sent me several years ago when I was going through the worst of my breakdown.  The Dark Night of the Soul, … Continue reading →

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Medication

Posted on January 18, 2012 by jenny

In the last couple of weeks I’ve noticed that everything was getting harder. Just getting through the day is harder when I find it difficult to do practical things like shop or prepare a meal or take out the compost, … Continue reading →

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Wounded Warriors

Posted on January 12, 2012 by jenny

I went to the Wounded Warrior page intending to make a donation, but the story of the woman who lost both legs was that she was proud of her sacrifice because she was defending America.  I can’t support that lie.  … Continue reading →

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Guidance

Posted on January 11, 2012 by jenny

This came as an email from “Moment of Peace.”  Just what I needed today. “There is a way through difficult times that is loving, patient, understanding, and works by cooperation with what works. Keep going. Keep trusting. Keep praying. Keep … Continue reading →

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More from 1986

Posted on December 19, 2011 by jenny

When I had first got on medication, and was working with a therapist who specialized in mood disorders, she told me that the ability to enjoy was destroyed by depression.  This was such a relief to me.  I realized that … Continue reading →

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