get it out

When I first learned that I was depressed, I did a lot of writing to get everything that was going on inside my mind out on paper. I did not sleep well during that time so I would be up most nights. I started to write myself to sleep (if I didn’t cry myself to sleep) or when I would wake up in the middle of the night, I’d pick up my pen and go. The two celebrities I mentioned yesterday are both amazing creatives. They have used their pain to create art on occasions. So many artists are healing by expressing their pain thru their artistic lane. I recently went back and looked at my old writings and came across this one and wanted to share.

Now I understand why it felt so good to be writing my blog again, it is therapy and medicine for my soul. I needed that reminder.

Hope you enjoy!

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Once Upon a Time (11/13/13):

I once thought I was ugly

Because of the scars on my face

So, when you see me without makeup on

Know that growth has taken place

I once thought I was not good enough

Because of where I came from

So, when you hear me share my story

Know it is for His glory

I once hated myself

Because of all the mistakes I made

So, when you hear me say I am forgiven

Know it is by faith that I am still living

I once was depressed

Because of all life’s stresses

So, when you see me smilin’

Know it is because Jehovah Jireh keeps providin’

I once was afraid

Because I did not know what life would bring

So, when you see me walking alone

Know that I have realized I am not on my own

I once told lies

Because I thought no one would love me for me

So, when I tell you let me keep it 100

Know its because the truth has set me free

Lastly, I once was sinking deep in sin

Because I did not realize the power that lies within

So, when you see me giving God praise

Know it is because I am saved by His amazing grace

Peace, love, happiness and kisses!