As a young person I heard the phrase ‘keep the faith’. My conclusion then was; A religious statement that meant nothing….bible bashing Something you would say if you were a gospel singer What is faith anyway……just words…. When I experienced serious depression and anxiety in my life my world suddenly felt like it had crumbled around me. I remembered that phrase ‘keep the faith’ ……so I clung on to the thought that by having faith it could bring me…..
We want something else which can hardly be put into words–to be united with the beauty we see, to pass into it, to receive it into ourselves, to bathe in it, to become part of it. Most people, if they had really learned to look into their own hearts, would know that they do want, and want acutely, something that cannot be had in this world. (Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things…..
A glimpse of a dark memory …….I had long forgotten, having not been in this vicinity for 30 years. But as I was approaching I thought to myself how could I have ever forgotten this place now seeing what stood tall in front of me. The wall, marking the Western boundary of this guarded place, held many lost souls within it. I was suddenly experiencing flash backs – it was a haunting moment with a glimpse into dark memories that…..
I get to tell a story And hope to reach a few A town and rural community Am sent to talk to you Don’t sugar coat my story I share with you my life For life is real we need to know Anxiety gave me strife So many of us now Can talk and feel relief Within we find another way No mental illness …..peace For those who did not make it I grew a strength inside…..
TO WRITE WAS MY RELEASE TO WRITE THOUGHTS & EMOTIONS DOWN ON PAPER TO SEE THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL TO FIND THAT HOPE WAS TO RELEASE IT FROM WITHIN.
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