Here is my list of blog ideas hanging in my phone:
Extraordinary Ordinarily
Mundane Miracles
Control Freak- Living by faith, not by sight
Discipline- Some of my greatest blessings came with some of the greatest pain.
My friend and probably my only blog reader -Hey Amy!- has been politely nudging me to do another blog posting. First let me just say that I am humbled and surprised at all the positive feedback I have had from my blog. So I thought it would be fun to let her pick my next topic. Guess what? The one she picked, yep, I have no clue where that particular inspiration came from. I could probably make up some stuff to go along with it but then that would defeat the purpose of this blog. And while were on the topic of purpose (yes I started the sentence with And, AND I don't care) my blog are thoughts that I have and want to share with you and maybe help someone not feel so completely alone in this very non-perfect world. I want to be transparent and real about the daily struggles that we endure in life. I am not sure who started painting the "perfect life" picture but I am throwing graffiti all over it. Hopefully, this blog is real but yet humorous enough to bring a smile and bit of comfort.
Let me just piggy back of of my last post Mind Like a Minefield. I spoke about anxiety and depression. I have since gone and sought professional medical help. Believe me when I say, that yes I was once that person who thought people who needed pills were on a level of crazy that I wanted nothing to do with. God has since humbled me in so many areas, this one in particular. Four weeks into being medicated, I feel like Michelle. I do not feel spaced out. I am not walking around high. I remember the moment vividly when it hit me. I was working, plowing away through the mountain of tasks that had to be done as I do everyday, but this time it was different. I caught myself slightly smiling- for no reason.
Why am I smiling? Why do I feel happy? Hmm, this is weird.
Who knew that mental disorders come in very different packages, shapes, and sizes? Crazy is not one size fits all. It is just as common and temporary or permanent as other ailments that affect our bodies. So my brain was lacking a chemical and the pill I take everyday is replacing that chemical. Kind of sounds like vitamins huh?
Moving forward, love your self enough to take care of your mind just as you would your body. Remove the pride, take a deep breath, and let someone help you for a bit. It's much needed.
Love you! Mean it!
