An Ice Curse and Depression

So... maybe I just read into everything too much... but I'm an English major, so it's bound to happen anyway :P

Tonight I saw Frozen, and I saw a bunch of similarities between Elsa's ice curse and my depression. Elsa locked herself up because if she didn't, she could hurt people. She hid what was holding her back. I've done similar things because of my depression. 

Elsa locked herself away from her sister and everyone else, to protect them from her curse. Anna, her younger sister, would knock at her door and ask her to come out, to play with her, to be her friend. But Elsa hid. I've had countless of experiences similar to that, where my sister would tell me she loved me, that she wanted to talk to me, and I would lock myself away. 

At the end, Elsa realizes that love overpowers her curse, not a romantic love, but the love that she has for her sister, Anna. The love I feel for my family and friends, and the love they feel for me in return, is the only thing that helps me get through the day when I'm struggling with depression. 

Like Elsa, I can either choose to let my depression hold me back and control me, or I can use it to my advantage and make a difference. 

Stupid Disney. Making me cry and look at my life and actions differently. Isn't this supposed to be a cute kids movie?!

what true joy looks like. you might be surprised

Every life has pain. No one gets by without suffering. But I have witnessed a life that is born out of suffering. And it is beautiful. And because we can't rewind the past, we need to live fully in the present. Because our hope is in Jesus Christ, and the life everlasting to come after all is said and done. And I want heaven. I want it for me, I want it for my husband, I want it for  my children. And I want it for you. I want that more than anything in Pottery Barn. But we need to trust.

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26 Acts of Kindness

Starting today, I will be participating in 26 Acts of Kindness in memory of the 26 lives lost in Newtown, Connecticut on December 14, 2012. I invite you all to do the same. I'm really excited because I will also be blogging my process, and praying especially for one victim each day using the praying in color method and also a decade of the rosary for their family and friends.The image shows the order I will be going in. I hope that you will all consider joining in.

 

50 Ways to Talk to God

The other day, I randomly came upon an article with 50 ways to talk to God. They were interesting ways, creative ways, ways to really  get personal in prayer. I've tried a few and am planning on trying a few others. Here are my favorites:

1. Close your eyes and just repeat the name of Jesus.
5. Pray the news. Beg mercy for sinners, healing for the infirm, justice and peace and God’s will in all things.
9. Pray the Our Father slowly. Take ten minutes to pray it once.
10. Ask the Blessed Mother to hold your hand and walk you to Jesus.
26. Talk to a friend about your relationship with Jesus. Sometimes talking about God becomes talking to God.

31. Do something mindlessly physical while you pray–run or crochet or paint a wall. Engaging your body can make it easier to surrender your mind.
37. Offer each day–all prayers and sacrifices and blessings–for a specific person.
38. Do 15 minutes of spiritual reading. Spend 15 minutes talking to God about it.
47. Pray a scriptural rosary.

These are just a few of my favorites! Go over to Pierced Hands to see all fifty and pick out your favorites!

What Would I Say Vol. 2

Volume 1 can be found here!



 

I don't think I'll ever be mature enough to not need a babysitter, TBH.



 

Once upon a Time, Bridgeport, Connecticut had a tornado. Because of that, it became the new Kansas. Or something.



 

LOL what this doesn't even make sense but okay.



 

Yes. Yes they did.



This is basically what should be happening on Christmas Eve Eve. If it's not, you're doing something wrong.

 

I Need a Miracle

I’ve been praying for a specific miracle for a year now. I’ve seen no sign of the miracle I’ve been begging for, in fact, things seem to be getting worse.

As I talked to the person whom I’ve been praying for, my heart sunk with the realization that I probably wasn’t going to get my miracle. I decided to give up. I wasn’t getting my miracle.

For some reason, I felt this joy in my heart that kept me holding out for the miracle. I was actually at the aquarium when this happened, and I remember looking up at the

 ceiling, with a smile as God spoke to me in a crowd.

When Lazarus’ sisters asked for Jesus, they asked for Him to come HEAL their brother. Jesus, however, had other plans, and instead rose Lazarus from the dead. Just because it’s not the miracle you want doesn’t mean it’s not a miracle. I might not get the miracle I’ve been praying for, but I have complete trust that I will get a miracle.

Never stop holding out for a miracle. God will provide a miracle, just be prepared for it to be totally different from the one you wanted. Lazarus was supposed to be healed, but instead he was raised from the dead.

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit ."

Psalm 34:18

My Interview with Audrey Assad on Female Porn Addiction

It's not just a guy thing.

What Would I say vol. 1

If you have a facebook, you've probably heard of "What would I say", a website that generates a status based on your past statuses. I'm one of those people who LOVE this website and am so excited that it seemingly never fails to make me laugh. Here are five quality statuses.

I guess that this is what I say whenever I live through a Monday. I MADE IT.

Yes. please deal with Catholicism. 

This sounds like the most romantic date e v e r.

I guess I've been watching too much Sherlock with Cumberbatch and not enough Sherlock Holmes with Downey.

LOL. Okay.

 

What are some of the ones you've gotten?