I hear the geese flying overhead on their way back to the wildlife sanctuary, just four miles west of our yard. I see birds perched on a stray self-planted sunflower near the birdfeeder. I ponder the words on my lap in my journal as I sit in silence in my morning ritual of the “quiet chair” tucked in the north-west corner of my kitchen.

It was a quiet morning before eight, after two poached eggs, and the quick news update on the radio that I noticed the ad for a new book “Just One More Day” by Beverlee Buller Keck in  the Rejoice devotional.  This wonderful book is a 40 day journey of meditations for those who struggle with anxiety and depression.

Know anyone in your circle who battles with negative thoughts, worry, and a deep sense of hopelessness? I bet you do.

In late October and early November I will be speaking at the Eden Health Centre fundraisers in Steinbach and Winkler to raise funds for a centre that was crucial in my healing from a very serious post-partum depression. I lost most of l984 to psych wards in Winnipeg and later at Eden in Winkler, where I experienced a very gracious patient staff, and concern for my complete healing journey.

This magazine is called “Hearts of the Country” and is geared to rural women. Women typically are the Chief Emotional Officers  (CEO’S) of their families, wanting to nurture, encourage, and balance the family’s emotional bank account harmoniously. Continue reading Lessons From My Quiet Chair »