Monthly Archives: May 2024

1996: How Do I Keep Going?

These journal entries from 1996 are part of my long ongoing struggle against depression. At this time I was still married to Dana. February 13 Helpful talk with Dana this afternoon.  I was feeling so bad I just needed to … Continue reading

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What My Heart REALLY Wants

Reading through my blog, I came to this.  I really like my vision for the world I want to see.  Thought it’s worth posting again. (Written in July 2011, originally posted on September 9, 2011) Wondering if writing something would … Continue reading

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“I am Not a Bad Person, Bad Things Happened to Me”

I am so tired and so discouraged. Set the timer for 15 minutes to meditate.  Immediately my heart started to hurt.  Instead of trying to make it go away, I offered it as prayer.  The first time I’ve been able to … Continue reading

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Lost, Discouraged, without Resources or Support

I have been having a very hard time because I haven’t been able to sleep unless I take a drug, which I’ve now taken for almost a month, and shouldn’t take for very long.  But if I don’t take it, … Continue reading

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Teaching Astronomy and Sacred Circle Dance

This was originally written in writing group on Monday, October 2, 2023. Then I did a lot of editing and adding material since I hadn’t had time to finish. Today is Beltane, it seems an appropriate time to publish this. … Continue reading

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