Category: mental-health
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D for Depression-Poetry Therapy 1
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A season of depression My heart is composing a goodly matter; I speak of the verses which I have made concerning the King; my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Psalm 45:1 (KJV) Dear reader: Poetry therapy offers a gentle doorway into the emotions we often carry quietly — the ones that surface… Read more
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The Any Day Journal – 5 The Struggle is Real
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The Crossroads of Life One day, I found myself at a crossroads in life and location. I once lived at the main intersection of St. Paul Street and Ontario Street in St. Catharines. Living in the heart of downtown, I often gazed out my window and reflect on the intersection of my life’s choices. While… Read more
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The Any Day Journal 4- A Choreography of Rest
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Just Rest Just Rest When my soul is weighed with despair,I rest gently on my Saviour’s breast.Lying my head and finding comfort there. For in His arms, I find sweet rest.When weariness grips my every bone, I know His love will lead me home.God will never let me stray.No matter how far I choose to runHis… Read more
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Mathematics of Pain
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(From my old journal-A moment of depression isn’t easy, it’s a heavy experience, one that reveals life’s bitter, sour, and sweet sides all at once.) Writing therapy offers a gentle way to recover from mental stress or depression by giving your inner world a safe place to breathe. When you put your thoughts on paper,… Read more
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Not So Wildlife
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by jjfaucher (c) 2024 In the quiet corners of my London, Ontario neighbourhood, small wild animals move like whispers—skunks beneath moonlight, squirrels darting through golden leaves, raccoons tracing familiar paths. These backyard animals aren’t just part of the scenery; they’re part of the story. Each wildlife encounter invites reflection, a moment to pause and notice… Read more