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A Reset of the Soul

 

When Words Won’t Come

I haven’t made a post in a while. There have been many reasons for that, mostly related to my own thoughts. I had a complete content calendar planned and was researching to fill it out. Every time I sat down to write, something stopped me or pulled me away. It wasn’t just doom scrolling or anything like that. When I tried to write a post, it felt forced; it didn’t seem like the right thing at the right time. Through my research, I saw that several bloggers had already created similar content to what I wanted to produce, and again, it felt overdone and too copycat.

The Silence Behind the Screen

I have started and erased this post many times. It’s not that I can’t think of something to write; I keep telling myself it must be done in a specific way. The books on blogging I have read could fill a library. I know how to start a blog, monetize it, and write engaging posts! I realize I’m not doing any of these things, and I guess it’s because I keep trying to force myself into the perfect box that I think others want or need. This leads me to a dark place. I’m starting to feel like my writing isn’t flowing as well as it used to, and it doesn’t compare to other, more successful bloggers. I want to write other stuff, not what a blogging book or site tells me I should. I realize that doesn’t make for a good post, but here I go again.

A Soul In Shadow

Depression, the real kind that torments your soul, brings the worst thoughts and feelings, and you feel powerless to shut them off. This is how I write: I express what I know and observe. I write to understand if others share my questions or view the world in a similar way. So far, I haven’t written a post that truly captures a reader’s attention. Is this depression speaking, or is it something more like the Dark Night of the soul that St. John of the Cross described? That emptiness and dryness deep in the soul that no matter how much you pray, write, or read the Bible and devotionals, never seems to fill.

Searching for Peace in a Chaotic World

The world seems to be in chaos. Everyone feels empty, aimless, wandering without knowing where to go or what to do next. Is it the next job that will change me? Maybe once I retire and have more time, I’ll find peace and discover what I’m truly looking for. When the kids move out and the mortgage is paid, maybe the next influencer or book will solve all my issues. 

The Ache of Not Fitting In

In my search to find a church, it feels like even the churches are in chaos these days. Why does it seem like we’ve all lost our way? Maybe it’s just me—lost and confused, searching for answers as to why I don’t quite fit in, why I don’t understand why everyone is acting out, raging, and feeling hopeless.

A Gentle Reset

My Dark Night has lasted for some time, and change is needed. I just finished reading a book, Reset: Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life by Debra K. Fileta. It gave me a lot to think about and some guidance on handling some issues that have been bothering me. I know, I know—just another self-help book. I don’t believe this is the book that will fix me, and I don’t think I’m falling into that self-help cycle where I keep reading the next book and the next, thinking I’ve found the key! Still, I do need a reset. I’ve let many thoughts and feelings linger for too long. I might create a spiritual retreat for myself, dig deeper for answers, slow down, and stop adding so much to the To-Do list just to feel like I’m accomplishing something. 

Invitation to the Weary

I’m excited to explore new ideas for my next post, even though I’m currently seeking clarity and focus. While I haven’t yet built a subscriber base or email list, I’m motivated by the potential for growth and the journey ahead, reminding myself that success comes in many forms beyond what clickbait might imply!

Let’s Share a Cup and a Conversation

If you’re reading this and you’re a bit older, you might be looking around at your life and wondering, “Am I where I want to be? What do I want the next 5 or 10 years to look like?” If so, come in, have a cup of tea or coffee, and let’s have a chat.