Blog Post #7: The Fluidity of Life and Writing by Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy

I love the days where you plan on writing about one thing, but it ends up being another deal altogether. Today is one of those days. Writing a blog post for me can be very fluid at times. I think it's far more important to write about what's on my heart than write something that isn't. What do either one of us get out of it if I settle for something less than the best?

I also go against the grain in that I refuse to write according to what everyone says a blog ought to be and cater to that rule of thumb. I prefer to write where God leads me. In all reality, I write for Him and not anyone or anything else. If you get something out of it, it's all the better and I count myself blessed that God gave me a vision to help others through my rantings and writing. It's in spite of me, trust me.

As you can tell, I'm a little off today. There are five reasons for this state of mind:

1. NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) starts in a couple of days and I had a great start for a book... But, no. I went and got even a better of an idea last night and am having to start from scratch. Also, I'm pretty nervous and excited rolled into one because of the task at hand. I need to write a novel of 50,000 words in 30 days. (Yikes! Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me... I'm praying as I type this.)

2. I find it sad how little people have regard for life--or how people are in such a state that they cannot see a way out of their situation. It's weighing heavily on my heart today. What started it? I was told a prayer request to pray for a wife and her children after the husband committed suicide recently. That only reminds me of a friend from Middle School who committed suicide and it breaks my heart how people can feel so hopeless.

3. I had a great time with my aunt and uncle who came into town Monday through yesterday and I miss them, and the rest of my family--never mind Denver and the Rocky Mountains. Sigh. I'm not going to see any of them again until Christmas and it's rather sad and depressing. (But, maybe NaNoWriMo will keep me so busy I don't have time to think too much about it. So, I guess I need to get writing and see if that helps with my homesickness.)

4. My husband just got news that we need to move for about four months for his job and I'm stressing about finding a place to live, leaving this house, and not losing more time with writing. Ugh.

5. I want to start writing a book every 45 days and publish a book every month.

LIFE
How are you living today like today is a sacred gift you are given--meant to be set apart and made sacred through how you live? Are you living life to the fullest? Or, are you taking it for granted?

When was the last time you enjoyed a sunrise or a sunset? How about listen to the birds sing?

Do something good for yourself. Have a long hot bath by candlelight. Even light some candles throughout the room you're spending time in--even if it's daylight. Grab a cup of coffee or tea or even some water. Snuggle with a loved one or pet. Don't forget to dream. Go for a drive.

HOPELESSNESS
Do you feel hopeless at times? Turn to the Lord. Talk to Him. Yell at Him. Ask Him questions. Just remember to pray a lot and get in the Word. If you do these two simple things, I guarantee you'll pull through and will see how there's more faith and hope inside your heart than you realized. You will naturally start to live again if you pray and read the Bible.

Another key which helps is to journal. Throw up on paper as I call it. Get it all out--no matter how ugly. Purge everything you're holding inside so that you can be free inside so that the good stuff can move back in. If you're so full of the bad and the ugly, it's hard for the good to enter you. So, free yourself. Get the burden off your shoulders. So, journal. It helps.

If you are so far gone that you see no way out, make sure you talk to someone AND seek professional help. Christ shows through His healings how God understands people need healing from a variety of ailments--psychological and emotional included. So, don't think that you need to handle things all on your own.

FICTION BOOK SUGGESTIONS ON SUICIDE OR DEPRESSION?
Do you know of any, or recommend any, fiction books which are based around depression or suicide? Please send me an email to: stacyduplease@storiesbystacy.com or attach a comment at the end of this blog post. I would sure appreciate it. Thanks!

I'll try to write another blog post today. Have a good day.

By Stacy Duplease
of Stories by Stacy