Blog categorized as Mental and Emotional Wellbeing

FINDING WHOLENESS, EVEN WHEN BROKEN

In ill health, our bodies and spirits cry out. 


The World Health Organization (yes, they do also put out sensible information - it’s a big company) has reiterated how mental well-being directly impacts our physical health. 


They advocate for a holistic approach—melding mind, body, and spirit...

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09.27.2023 06:54 PM - Comment(s)
SEARCHING FOR PURPOSE

The ache of unfulfillment can be deep, a yearning for purpose struggling to puncture through the veil of routine. 


But hey, you have to pay the bills, right? 


You can get to that later. But, when exactly? 


Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have shown that a lack of life pur...

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09.22.2023 09:36 AM - Comment(s)
NAVIGATING THE WAVES OF ANXIETY

In the tumultuous seas of life, anxiety can often feel like a storm that never ceases. 


Yet, St. Teresa of Avila gently reminds us, "Let nothing perturb you, nothing frighten you. All things pass. God does not change. Patience achieves everything." 


Still, when it’s going on, it ca...

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09.20.2023 10:31 AM - Comment(s)
LIFTING THE VEIL OF STRESS

Stress, a constant companion in this ever-busy world, can be overwhelming. 


The Mayo Clinic notes that chronic stress can lead to a multitude of health issues, from depression to heart disease. 


It’s said to be a major factor in 90% of illness. It impairs motor function and mental clari...

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09.20.2023 10:31 AM - Comment(s)
HOW YOUR FEELINGS CREATE YOUR REALITY

With the current state of the world, many of us grew up ignoring our feelings, feeling numb or even denying that our feelings actually exist. We are taught from a young age, "hide your feelings", "don't cry", say "good" when someone asks you how you're doing. But what i...

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04.18.2023 09:18 PM - Comment(s)
WHY YOUR SYMPATHY IS HURTING RATHER THAN HELPING

Many of us have grown up learning that after a traumatic event we should offer our deepest sympathies, but is your sympathy causing more harm than good? 


Here's a truth bomb for you, 


Sympathy actually comes from a place of judgment.

It says, “I’m judging that their situation is bad or wrong”...

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04.11.2023 07:07 PM - Comment(s)
ARE YOUR "NOT'S" KEEPING YOU FROM LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE?

An estimated 10.7% of the world population lives with a mental health disorder. Here, we’ll take a look at  how to reverse anxiety disorders with a quick change in language choice. 


If a person has a high level of anxiety, they’re speaking a lot of not’s in their life. Such as, “I don’t lik...

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03.24.2023 01:24 PM - Comment(s)
OBTAINING TRUE FREEDOM 

What is freedom to you? Some say that freedom is doing whatever you want, whenever you want! For some it’s about having millions of dollars and jet setting to exotic locations. For others, that means living a life of ease on whatever means available and working on your passion. Far from something yo...

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11.17.2021 06:09 PM - Comment(s)
CHANGE YOUR WORDS, CHANGE YOUR WORLD

Have you heard of the spiritual law of “ask and you shall receive?” This law means that whatever you ask for will come your way.

Regardless of age, nationality, or religious belief, we are all affected by the laws that govern the Universe, including the law of ask and you shall receive. What you thin...

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08.11.2021 06:09 PM - Comment(s)