Finding Hope in This Crazy World
Amethyst Shards ©2013 Diana Rasmussen from http://www.zedge.net She carries her secrets around in a box hides them in darkness keeps them locked shoves the box under her bed some things are never meant to be said She lost the key to her heart long ago trys to stay sane and be in control burys her... Continue Reading →
SNOW WHITE DARKNESS © 2013 Diana Rasmussen She looks in the mirror seems vaguely familiar like steam on the glass shame covers her past the fog slithers down as evil surrounds His worst fantasy her reality he pulls the strings does unspeakable things a sadistic entrance for his acceptance smothered by control a tormented soul... Continue Reading →
Daily Prompt: Everything Changes Walking down the street, you encounter a folded piece of paper on the sidewalk. You pick it up and read it and immediately, your life has changed. Describe this experience. Photographers, artists, poets: show us TRANSFORMATION. Father's Love Letter An Intimate Message From God To You. My Child, You may not know... Continue Reading →
This morning I woke up with the word "rejected" in my head. I know that this is an area where God wants to heal me. If you are anything like me, there have been many rejections in your past. So, I started my journey today - my quest for healing from rejection. Here is one... Continue Reading →
Time to Dance! I came across this saying on Twitter this morning and it spoke to me. (Thank you Green Light Lady aka Wendy!) See I started my Physical Therapy this week, and let's just say it did not go well, and I have more work to do in order to walk without limping. Guess... Continue Reading →
I wanted a song that talked about the darkness, and depression. There are so many people who suffer from this. Then the light came, through a tiny opening, and shone into my Darkness. If there is a shadow, there is a light! The light led me out to freedom. I pray that Light shines in... Continue Reading →
A white-tailed deer drinks from the creek; I want to drink God, deep draughts of God. I’m thirsty for God-alive. I wonder, “Will I ever make it— arrive and drink in God’s presence?” * I’m on a diet of tears— tears for breakfast, tears for supper. All day long people knock at my door, Pestering,... Continue Reading →
Today we will look at what is within our boundaries. What do we have responsibility for? Seriously, I had to learn this. I was so busy taking care of others in my life that I did not "own" my own thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. I am grateful that I got this through my thick head!... Continue Reading →
Daily Prompt: There’s No Place Like Home If you had the opportunity to live a nomadic life, traveling from place to place, would you do it? Do you need a home base? What makes a place “home” to you? Photographers, artists, poets: show us MOVING. Oh yeah, sign me up. I love travelling and exploring. My... Continue Reading →
Black Garbage Bags © 2013 Words and Music by Diana Rasmussen and Chris Williams He'd quit one more job, Didn't like it, he said. She believed his lies for years on end. He called her worthless for the last time. She gathered her things, in black garbage bags. * After years of abuse, she wanted more.... Continue Reading →
Well yesterday we talked about Jezebel and the Spirit of Control, today lets visit Ahab. I was an Ahab, for years. I would do anything to keep the peace, I hated confrontation, I would roll-over-and-play-dead way too easily. When the Abuser said it was my fault, I just agreed, to avoid an argument. But then,... Continue Reading →
