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I offer my Identificational Repentance to Anyone Who’s Suffered Racism

June 4, 2020 By Deanna 2 Comments

Things are flared up in the United States and understandably so.

In this article, I’m going to do the only thing I know how to do and that is to repent to everyone who’s experienced the injustice of racism. I loathe injustice so much so that if I am reading a book at night that has injustice in it, I cannot go to sleep until it’s resolved.

Sleep is tough these days as the book of injustice is playing out before our eyes.

The killing of George Floyd is so incredibly sad. And in the aftermath, I’m hearing others tell their stories of racism. It seems there is no shortage of racism and while this country has made some progress since the days of slavery, we still have a very long way to go.

If you’ll stick with me on this one, my prayer is that this post will offer healing in some small way to those who’ve suffered…

Creating Space in a Small Apartment

May 18, 2020 By Deanna 6 Comments

I’ve always loved getting rid of stuff but now that I have a word to define it (minimalism) I’m more intentional. I’ve known about minimalism and even subscribed to it but recently as I’ve studied it a bit more mostly via the site, Becoming Minimalist, I’m more inspired to reduce.

Less really is more…especially in a small apartment.

This post is in part inspired by the need of a friend and a recent article I read by Rose Lounsbury on Becoming Minimalist. After reading it, I then went over to Rose’s website and found her Ted talk…

Yeah, she based a talk and an article all on a very simple question – how many towels do you need? It’s a good question and one that should provoke thought. It does and did for me. And to be perfectly honest it couldn’t have come at a better time.

You see, I love getting rid of stuff but what I love more than getting rid of stuff is giving stuff to people in need. I have a friend in recovery who newly moved out of a group living situation and into his and his new bride’s first home. They need all kinds of things and I knew I could contribute, even in some small way, to them.

So with the question that struck me as relevant, “how many towels do you need?” and a friend in need, I went to work with more decluttering.

Brain Health: The Power of Music

May 4, 2020 By Deanna Leave a Comment

Well, it’s been a while since I’ve written in my Brain Health Series. What better time than during quarantine to read, research, and write more about the most fascinating organ, the brain!

The book I most frequently refer to, at least so far, in my series is Brain Rules by Dr. John Medina. Today we’ll be focusing on his brain rule #10 Music – study or listen to boost cognition.

Dr. Medina, and I’m sure other scientists, are looking for some longer-term, real-life studies that will prove conclusive evidence about the ability of music and the brain. However, there have been several studies performed in lab settings that show intriguing results.

I’m no scientist but the results I’ll be highlighting here are quite amazing!

Please note all the studies and results highlighted in my article were taken from Dr. John Medina’s book, Brain Rules.

Additionally, as a person of faith, I can attest that there are biblical stories pertaining to the power of music and worship. I’ll intertwine some of these stories here in this article as well.

Let me whet your appetite with the fact that Gabrielle Giffords, the congresswoman who survived a gunshot to the head, was able to learn to speak again in part due to singing and music therapy. When Dr. Oliver Sacks was interviewed about Gifford, he said, “nothing activates the brain so extensively as music. It has been possible to create a new language area in the right hemisphere. And that below my mind.”

That gets my heart to beat a little faster!! You?

The World May Never be the Same Again – A COVID-19 Resource Guide

April 5, 2020 By Deanna 3 Comments

Well, it certainly appears that we are in this for the long haul. We are playing short ball while playing the long game. We may have jumped quickly into the practice of distancing, shutting down and staying at home. However, it seems we will slowly return to normal…when that is even possible.

Additionally, the new normal may be different in the future.

That being said, I want to use my platform for the sharing of relevant information.

One thing is for certain and that is we are all in this together whether we like it or not.

I’ve heard Mr. Rogers quoted several times this week,

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” – Fred Rogers