Welcome to Dymphna's Diary

Although I am not Catholic, I find it interesting that "Dymphna" is the patron saint of those who suffer from clinical depression and other mental illnesses. Considering the purpose of this site is to offer inspiration and spiritual guidance to my readers, I felt it was only right I chose her namesake for the title.

In 2010, this site was set up to pass along personal information about how depression has affected my life and the lives of my family. Since then, it has EVOLVED. In 2011, I attempted to present posts that were INSPIRATIONAL to you, my readers. In 2012, I went even deeper with personal stories from people across the United States via touching videos, songs, and interviews. My hope was to show each of you that even when you feel that you are in a situation that no one else could understand, you are not alone. Through it all, my comments have remained to be my personal opinions and spiritual reflections. I will continue to occasionally post information that I feel is beneficial in removing the stigma of mental illness, but regardless I feel blessed to have been given this platform to spread God's love and compassion for ALL people. I wouldn't be where I am today without the strength I receive daily from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. My hope is that this blog will help you find some comfort in your life. It most certainly is helping me find comfort in mine.

I want to make it perfectly clear, though, that when I make generalizations regarding mental illness, I am NOT giving advice to anyone. I'm just passing along information that I have found helpful in my life. I'm writing about MY PERSONAL experiences and thoughts. Mental illness affects everyone differently and your situation may not be reflective of mine.


Sunday, February 13, 2011

Humble...

Earlier this week, on the radio, I heard a story about the importance of being humble. Then, today during our worship service we had a short skit on being modest. So, what is so important about being meek? Why should we not be arrogant? What is the purpose of being HUMBLE?

We read about it in the Bible...
Matthew 11:29 (CEV)
29 Take the yoke*** I give you. Put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest.
Matthew 23:12 (CEV)
12 If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honored.

Jesus was the ultimate example of what it means to be humble. The Kings of Kings was born in a manger among animals... not jewels and worldly possessions. After a three year ministry - that was always under the ridicule of the so-called "righteous" men of His time - He was placed bleeding on a cross between two criminals to await His death. Did He beg and plead for His life? Did He ask His Father to take away His misery? No, He accepted His role in OUR salvation... and He did so unpretentiously. Jesus was humble.

If we can follow just a bit of His example... put others above ourselves, love and honor our God and our neighbors - I think we will be on the right track.



***The Plowman (farmer) binds the yoke upon the neck of the oxen, so that it would not fall off or be shaken off. Yoke bound around the neck of man would cause his strength to diminish, one may waver and fall under the yoke (load).
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