Diary of a Chronically Exhausted Vicar. Episode 57
On the clear and gentle path at last Today I am in solitude and rest. I slept in. I wrote in my journal. I took the weighted blanket to my [...]
Diary of a Chronically Exhausted Vicar. Episode 56
Recovery. It's a long, long, road I am on a long road of recovery from the impact of stress. Perhaps a road I'll always travel, as stress seems to collide with us always, [...]
Diary of a Chronically Exhausted Vicar. Episode 55
In which I find my way back to joy! Steps forward, back, and forward again I felt the feelings. I took wine off the menu. I began to sleep more deeply under [...]
Diary of a Chronically Exhausted Vicar. Episode 54
In which I learn and try new things Always learning It is difficult to discern what exactly triggers each pain flare, each energy slump. Stress, a late night, too much dairy or [...]
You have to feel the feelings, Sarah
When knowing is not enough I know that emotions are important; that emotions are interpretive, responsive, guiding. I know that feeling emotions is important for our well-being. The method for interpreting the Bible [...]
Diary of a Chronically Exhausted Vicar. Episode 53.
Recently, I wrote of my need to take some time off work because the Depression and Chronic Fatigue with which I live had both significantly worsened. While I was on [...]
Achievement unlocked: asks for help
Over the weekend I suddenly recognised my sadness and loneliness (even in a week of numerous, joyful, connections with people), my tiredness and insomnia, lack of enthusiasm and abundance of anger, for what [...]
Diary of a Chronically Exhausted Vicar. Episode 49
Ah, the gift of words from others to help us see, understand, anew. A poem. On the healing nature of green after reading Phosphorescence, by Julia Baird 1. 'I see trees of green' [...]
Diary of a Chronically Exhausted Vicar. Episode 48
Stay home, they said. Don't see people, they said. Rest, they said. So, business as usual, I thought. Reader, business was anything but usual. I had just emerged from two weeks' sick [...]
Diary of a Chronically Exhausted Vicar. Episode 47
I am tired. I am frustrated by inconveniences I could overcome before. I am distracted by issues that should never have arisen. I have more work to do than ever, it seems. And I [...]
On being overwhelmed and seizing opportunity
The current situation of lock down, social distancing, covid19 precautions, is overwhelming, isn't it? I am finding it too much to be on social media, for all the articles and opinions being shared. My [...]
Diary of a Chronically Exhausted Vicar. Episode 46
Welcome back. Are you back on top of your game, now? You look well. It's good to have you back. I was back leading the gathered community in worship yesterday, and my people were [...]
