Surrender

"Instead of trying harder, surrender more."

Quit Playing God

Someone wrote the following on an email loop.  I copy it here with her permission:

A 12-step CD I've been listening to about Step 3 points out that anxiety comes from trying to run the universe. It's true, to my experience. The speaker also points out that 12-step programs are NOT self-help programs but programs of self-abandonment and service. OA doesn't say "manage your life better." It says step AWAY from your life, please. Give up the food. Seek God's help and direction. Abandon your self-determined objective -- only God really truly knows your needs -- and help His kids, and let's just SEE what happens to your life.

Zentangles

Wow!  I'm learning a new art form...zentangles.  All you need is a 3 1/2 x3 1/2 square of matte board, a sharpie fine point black ink pen, and a pencil.  There are tons of designs on the web with drawing instructions.  Check out the link.

Depression

Wow - it's been a while.  I'm writing this because I'm experiencing insomnia again, then sleeping too much and/or napping during the day.  A dangerous habit to get into.  Not sure where to go from here.

I'm Baaaacckkk!!!

     Wow - can't believe I haven't posted since March.  Where did the spring go?  Here in WA we're just getting spring weather after too many cold and rainy months in a row (try 7-8 months).  I don't have a scanner at the moment, so can't post pictures, but I just finished 3 Christmas in July ATCs for an exchange set up through the Art42 folks.  I hope to get a scanner next month.
     I also finished a b'day card for my aunt yesterday and am quite pleased with the results. 
     The next crafty thing I plan to do is painting and antiquing a nativity set I recently purchased.  Lots of detail on those pieces. 

Deanna

Change

It is wise to keep in mind that no success or failure is necessarily final.  -Unknown

I keep thinking I'm going to "get there" in my spiritual growth, but there is always more to be revealed.  And that's okay.  Each day I move closer and closer to Him and discovering His will for me.

Contentment

Everything I need is already with me.