by skimhenson | Dec 19, 2012 | acceptance, pain
“Don’t curse the darkness. Light a candle.” Chinese proverb (Photo by Christy Young) I finished raking the yard yesterday evening about 11, just before bedtime. Prior to taking the rake off its hook and rolling the green garbage receptacle to our front yard, I sat...
by skimhenson | Dec 2, 2012 | depression
If you asked me about the pointlessness of depression several years ago, I would have said, “Depression is a total waste of time, so get over it.” But not now. Without depression’s help, I’d likely be stuck in my past. Stuck in pain. Stuck in a life I hated....
by skimhenson | Nov 17, 2012 | depression
According to Merriam-Webster Online, depress means (de) do the opposite of (press) steady pushing. In other words, stop pressing on. I never thought to break down the word until I was in the middle of my own breakdown, which gave me plenty of time to think....
by skimhenson | Nov 7, 2012 | balance, patriotism
We think we voted right, but so do the millions who cast their ballot for the other candidate. I wonder why we ignore the fact that the opposing party believes as adamantly as we do. They’re sure their contenders are intelligent, qualified and forthright. The same as...
by skimhenson | Nov 2, 2012 | book reviews and interviews
I was fortunate to be chosen as one of the hosts for Jeff Goins’ online book tour for Wrecked. Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions, Jeff, and for writing a book that changes lives. Hope this weekend your dog is allowed on the couch. Readers, read on …...