Beyond Blue

In case there are any doubters among my readers, here is the photo of the dove sitting on Mr. Guardian Angel’s arm. Pretty cool, huh?

Thanks to Beliefnet’s Lilit Marcus for forwarding to me a New York Times article about how more first year doctors and lawyers are suffering from depression, and what companies are doing to improve their retention rates. To get to the article, click here. Following is an excerpt: YOU can’t say law firms aren’t trying. At…

Also from Lilit Marcus, this interesting article about three new novels that cast a new light on Britain’s hidden epidemic. Stephanie Merritt, who suffers from depression herself, writes a memoir for Random House (and this article) because she wants greater understanding of a subject that is still largely taboo in her country. To get to…

I apologize for the delay in publishing the result of the “Saving Grace” essay contest. Truthfully, I put it off because it felt like choosing which was my favorite child. Finally, I begged Holly to find someone else to judge because the whole thing was giving me anxiety. So ………. please know that the essays…

There are 45 comments posted in the combox of my “Saving Grace Giveaway” post: so many beautiful, moving tales of God’s presence during our darkest hours. If you get a free minute, you should read through them.

Joan Wester Anderson, who is a member of Group Beyond Blue at Beliefnet Community, has just started featuring her angel stories as part of her journal on her page. For example, I found the following story, “Angel in Her Dream,” in her most recent journal entry. If you’d like to discuss these stories visit her…

Folks, I hate to mess you up again this week because Wednesday is video day. But I’m talking about Hannah Montana and the topic of integrity on Sirius Radio very early this morning–6:40 a.m EST if you’d like to drop in. Turn your dial to the Catholic Channel for “Seize the Day” with Gus Lloyd.

The lyrics of most of Hannah Montana’s songs are actually pretty inspiring, and speaks to the struggle of a depressive. Her “Make Some Noise” is my favorite. Here are the lyrics: It’s easy to feel like You’re all alone To feel like nobody knows The great that you are The good that’s inside you Is…

And if you want to see the real deal, here’s a youtube video of Hannah singing “Make Some Noise.” (She’s much better than I am!)Hannah Montana Lyrics

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