The Peace He Gives

 Lacking a human need vs. Diagnosis        For me, depression looks like not enjoying the things that usually bring me joy, such as an art project or writing, (which is part of why I have not been writing). I thought, with frustration, that I was falling into depression. Here is a journal entry from the other night I want to share:       "no wonder I get sad and unmotivated when I am lonely...I am not only motivated doing things for people, but rather, doing things WITH people. Life together is what we are created for. I feel no joy in doing things, even things I enjoy, when I am alone every time. I am not depressed; I simply am lacking a human need for wholeness. I lack human relation-aka-doing life with others."       If I went to a counselor, they most likely would diagnose me with depression. I would argue that this is a quick answer that does not include all the factors. Humans were created for connection. When we do not have what we are created for, we suffer. This is a

My reason for writing and my long term goal as a writer...explainations to come... let my letters be mirrored as pixels rhymes with paint splotches poetry and picture senses expressed in color each story on canvas or captured through a lens behind the facade of art my soul every artist has a reason every human has feelings it’s how we choose to express them that distinguishes artists from hopeless romantics for God’s glory Amen Written by Megan Token

This poem was meant to be posted around Christmas time, so here it is a bit late, enjoy! this present moment is a gift in it there is grace rest in it open it let the ribbon stick to your hair the tissue paper tear and sway across the floor strip away the wrappings and shout with joy and genuine gratitude of this gift let it fill you strengthen you not because you deserve it but because you are loved and that’s not just worth living it’s worth giving Written by Megan Token