So reads the ESV translation of 2 Corinthians 10:5.
I first came across this today while reading Dith’s fine post on Common Thinking Errors, the fourth in a very valuable series on depression management. At the time, given my blog earlier today from work, I saw in it a call to me to not rely [...]
And it all falls apart.
A “simple” request to meet some people outside work sends me into anxiety central. In one sense I want to, as it is nice to be asked, but overwhemingly I do not — or at least I feel I do not. And my “No” is answered with, “See how [...]
Took Skye to Central Gardens on Sunday: wonderful to spend time with her. Continued to sing endless rounds of Ring a Ring o’Rosey with Eden.
While the funeral of my grandmother on Monday was naturally a sad occasion, talking to family and friends, her neighbour in particular as I drove her home, was a blessing. [...]
How quickly I moved from the joy and thanksgiving of Tuesday to the moaning grumbler I am now.
Through podcasts and the short course I am doing [which is going well; when I can get my thoughts together I will write more on it] I am learning the importance of being thankful, which I am appreciative [...]
For an understanding employer, who allows me to shift my hours by coming in late; I really could not face work this morning.
After a coffee while reading Fellow Workers with God: Orthodox Thinking On Theosis, and some time here in the library reading blogs and e-mails, I feel as if I can go in. [...]
While a tough week with the passing of my maternal grandma [the funeral is tomorrow, Monday: prayers appreciated, in particular for my mum and her sisters], the last fortnight, since my last “Positive Things That Have Happened To Me” post, has seen a great number of blessings. Working backwards…
Had a most wonderful, and unexpected [...]
Had a wonderful dinner last night with two friends who are fine cooks at their place: a most wonderful salad with vermicelli and some mighty delicious salmon fish cakes. Finished off with a baked ricotta cake and a lovely cup of tea. I also had my first taste of cider which was not [...]
After Vespers and Bible Study on Saturday evening, nine of us went out for dessert and coffee [I went for a vanilla malt milkshake, followed by scones and an Earl Grey tea]. Usually I would make excuses as to why I could not come, but inline with me trying to change some of my [...]
Best news received this morning: my sister gave birth at 2:20 this morning, about a fortnight earlier than expected, to my third niece: Jessie Hope. 2.7kg and 46.5cm. Cannot wait to visit. Skye was very excited. She and Eden spent the night here, so the news was given to them, and [...]
Went to lunch with two colleagues from our other office.
Broke into tears before-hand with anxiety and feelings of inferiority: spoke to a most wondrous colleague, friend, here and made a determination to go.
Almost turned around on the way there. But didn’t.
Stayed for as long as they did; mainly listening and answering as I was [...]