The details of your routine matter less than that you have one. That it's defined. That it's purposeful. That it's consistent, valued, and guarded.
Author: jaredcarter84
Future You
The present is only pain, and the future is also only pain. Two thoughts that often precede suicide. Experientially, the former may be true. The latter, however, is almost certainly false. The fact that the future will not feel like the present should not be the only thing that keeps you from committing suicide. It … Continue reading Future You
Checking in
Like many, most, or all of you, the sudden disruption of life that occurred in early March was difficult for me to adjust to. I wish that I could say I had settled into many a new norm, but I haven't. This year has wreaked havoc on my desperate need to control everything external, while … Continue reading Checking in
Unprecedented Times Call for Precedented Measures
It's time to press into, not move away from, our healthier routines
The Person I Was Looking For at Denny’s
I was just one more hopeless wanderer looking for answers in the back of a freeway Denny's
It’s Okay to Not Know How to Feel Right Now
This is new territory for all of us.
The Story that Carries Me Through Depression
The foundation that I need to endure the nothingness that accompanies depression.
Checking-in
I realize that going a few weeks without posting anything might lead someone to think there's something wrong. Nope! Its been a busy few weeks, and that includes time spent thinking about the direction I want to take this blog. I'm worried that I may soon exit the territory of writing what I know and … Continue reading Checking-in
The Greatest Lie I Ever Believed
The lie that keeps you down
Non-Negotiable #3: Diet or Die
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. I went to cooking school. Everything I'm sharing here is based on personal experience and not meant to serve as medical advice. Also, if you hate people who talk about the ketogenic diet, please stop reading. I can't stand the idea of you hating me. I said that I … Continue reading Non-Negotiable #3: Diet or Die