…..I read a thing on instagram this morning that said the opposite of depression was expression. I’m not depressed but I used to be. And I do happen to wholeheartedly agree that the opposite of *most of what ails us* IS expression through creativity. Just think about what the first verse in the Bible is; “In the beginning, God created.” That’s our God for you. Creating things and saying they are good.

It’s just after 8 in the morning here. The air conditioning is humming, and I have a scrumptious roly poly grandbaby in bed with me. I gave her a big bottle of milk after changing her diaper and putting her in my bed. She’s sound asleep now and will probably sleep for a while, I’m guessing, based on her Daddy’s report of her being a little fussy in the night.

So I’m going to get up, take some Tylenol for this headache, dress in something colorful, put some happy music on…….

……and start expressing and creating a day of beauty just for me.

Ideas-

Scrapbook page of clippings with some paintings and pretty words, notebook page with verses written in cursive handwriting, play the piano, clear the table and make a lovely arrangement in the very center, open the doors and windows to air the house, pick flowers, bake a cake for later, write someone a note, dance to music, sing, do some chalkboard art, sew, repair something, light candles, make a toy, turn a cartwheel, do the chores artistically, photograph some bugs, play with cats, smile, laugh, clap my hands. “Rejoice and be glad in the day God has made.”

Made!