I explain my absence after reaching a breaking point. Also discussed: how my spiritual beliefs relieve anxiety, family stories, my husband/my marriage, the power of storms, new beginnings, what it's like to be in a psych hold, and I sing the most important song I've written yet (lyrics below).

Special Thanks to Sue at blackbearwoodcraft.com

Song Lyrics:

Mother Nature, by me :)

the archer watched me for years

manifesting all of my fears

but pain is a drain

and now my life switches gears

the ego is funny

had me working for money

now I wait at the gate as freedom nears

you held me

you loved me

you reached down 

from above me

you guided and provided

in times when I was hiding

you waited, you were patient

and when I sought out your graces

you lifted the partition

and you listened to my wishes

you walked me through the valley

now we dance at the finale

cause I made it to the gate and

I embrace all of the changes

it was a slippery slope

while I was trying to cope

life gave me a mountain

and I brought the rope

I took on a mission

but something was missing

was climbing in fear instead of hope

but you held me

and you loved me

and you reached down 

from above me

you guided and provided

in times when I was hiding

you waited, you were patient

and when I sought out your graces

you lifted the partition

and you listened to my wishes

and you walked me through the valley

now we dance at the finale

cause I made it to the gate and

I embrace all of the changes

we never suffer in vain

there's always wisdom to gain

and though pain is a drain 

we can dance in the rain

no you are not insane

this is simply your lane

and you can handle the blows that destiny throws 

cause hardship is given

to those who have vision

born with the power

to face the darkest hour

and she'll hold you

and she'll love you

and she'll reach down 

from above you

she'll guide you, and provide you

with a landing that'll tide you

just wait and be patient

and when you seek out her graces

she's liftin' the partition

as she listens to your wishes

and she'll walk you through the valley

and you'll dance at the finale

cause you'll make it to the gate if

you embrace all of the changes