Blog tagged as depression

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)
UNRAVELING THE THREADS OF YOUR FEAR

Fear... an emotion so potent that it can cast shadows on our sunniest days. 


It binds, it hinders, and it often whispers of dangers unseen. 


Harvard Medical School reveals that long-term fear can lead to chronic health problems, including cardiovascular disease.


Their studies also show the po...

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09.15.2023 04:12 PM - Comment(s)
USING BODY LANGUAGE TO BREAK FREE FROM YOUR LIMITING BELIEFS

Belief systems are one of the biggest things passed down to you from your caregivers, aside from genetics. They can become the voices in our heads that keep us from realizing our greatness or that keep us stuck in old patterns or they can become the voice that says “YES, you can!” during troubling t...

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05.19.2023 06:12 PM - Comment(s)
THE SECRET TO KEEPING TRAUMA FROM RULING YOUR WORLD

How do we recover from PTSD and other trauma patterns? It is possible to heal from PTSD without medications or counseling.


Trauma is life changing, and it comes with a wide variety of symptoms such as flashbacks, anxiety, and depression. However, the first thing to know is, you don’t have to change a...

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03.20.2023 04:53 PM - Comment(s)