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Dear Ones, 💗
In the last five years I have become increasingly disabled. I can hardly walk, don't go outside, but can do my work. With the support of Patrons on Patreon, and since I now live only on social security, their help and support has been a godsend as I write my book on learning how to grow older with as much grace as we can muster, how to get through the hard times, the losses, the gains, resources and more.
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Maitri both writes and draws to make sense of her life. She lives with her emotional support dog, a "chigi" (chihuahua/corgi mix) Molly, and her parakeet Franny, at Dragonfly Cottage on the coast of North Carolina.
You are not alone dear one. I have had this link on my site for over 20 years. I am putting it back on now. It is the most beautiful site. Millions of people around the world use it 24 hours a day. You can light a virtual flickering candle, say a prayer, put in a prayer request, anonymously, or leave your name or initials. When we pray in community it is a very powerful thing indeed. I am holding you in my heart and prayers. I light a candle here routinely and am deeply moved by the experience...
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You are a wonderful writer with a huge heart and a beautiful soul.
Dearest Maitri, I’m not bi-polar, but as you know I have anxiety disorder and am prone to bouts of depression. I have been in a small pit lately, not the kind that feels devastating, but just enough to make it hard to take a step forward. I know that your work touches many people who need it, but we don’t always share that with you. Believe me, I find strength and hope in your art and your writing, your honesty and your passion to make a difference. I listen to you, and I’m not so discouraged about baby steps, comparing myself to others. I have been learning some of the same lessons as you in the last few years, but it’s still shaky at times. To hear you talk about fitting out, well, it reinforces what I have been learning, too. You hang in there. It will get better, and you WILL make it. I know that you know this, but sometimes it’s what I need to hear, so I’m hoping it will help you and give you hope, too. <3
Yeah, I am having one of those days myself. I don’t know that I am bi-polar, but definitely prone to depression. And then I have no energy and can’t think straight. It’s pretty hard. Seems to be a common affliction of the artistically natured.
Dearest Maitri,
Perhaps your blogging about the bi-polarness is enough for now, a micro-movement if you will, toward your book about it. It touches my heart as what it is, truthful heartful sharing. Each blog post a chapter of your beautiful imperfect life. I honor your caring for pets and wildlife as a lifegiving circle of energy.
I came across your fb page by accident. I typed in dragonfly and I looked through a few pages. I came here and read your blog and just want to thank you. I don’t feel so all alone right now at this moment. I have anxiety disorder and PTSD. I have had such a bad last couple days. I am 51 years old and have such a hard time coping sometimes. Being lonely is one of my major problems it seems. I have lived where I do now for 10 years and don’t have one friend. I have acquaintances, but no friends. I have one brother and his wife that live close by, but we only see each other a few times a year since my mother passed away almost 5 years ago now. I get so frightened sometimes and overwhelmed about being alone and being concerned about how am I going to make it in life too. I work 7 nights a week 12 hour shifts sitting with an elderly lady with dementia. I used to have the most beautiful houseplants and everyone always complemented on them. Now, I do good to water them. Most are half full of soil and dead. I have never had a ‘real’ garden outside till this year. My son has worked so hard in my yard building me raised beds and such trying to get me interested in going outside. He doesn’t understand my illness though and it frustrates him and we get into a lot of arguments which just makes me shut down and not want to do anything but lay in my bed, which I have to push over the piles of cloths and papers before I can. I could go on and on but I just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed so much reading your blog and plan on putting your page on my favorites. I too have dogs that are my babies and I feel so horrible if I feel like I am not being all I can for them. Know that…..you are helping others. 😉
Maitri, as I read your blog,I didn’t feel alone anymore. I love creating things, a weaver, knitting, crotchet, sewing, and recently painting again, but some days I can’t get the motivation to get up and do anything, even things I enjoy so much. My Mom and Grandmother are both artists also, and I wonder why I can’t be more like them, organized and disciplined. I look forward to reading more of your blogs and maybe it will help me to be lifted in them dark days that I have. Thank you for sharing your story, Tins
Dora Anne
My Father’s blessings to and for you.
I could read your writings and not get tired. God has gifted you with a wonderful ability to express yourself to touch the hearts and lives of others.
Thanks
I want to thank you ALL so much for your kind and supportive comments and I apologize for taking so long to respond. Often when I write a post that is powerfully intense for me it kind of takes it out of me and I need to be quiet and have a hard time responding but I so appreciate all of the comments and I always read and treasure them. I hope you will forgive me for being remiss, but I truly wanted you all to know how much your comments meant.
Blessings and love,
Maitri