Welcome to confession. I’m here to admit my guilt. I screwed up. I did something I have been working SO HARD to stop doing. I dished out what I had been served. A heaping dose of Criticism. And it ended badly. Given the circumstances, could it have ended any other way? Photo by Sincerely Media…
Session 9: My Role in Relationships Sigh…. the eternal task of self-reflection. In this session, we focused on my role in relationships. I have always been independent and strong-willed, and disinclined to rely on a partner for much of anything, preferring to problem-solve on my own. (Is it because I have a fear of appearing…
Photo by Olya Kobruseva from Pexels I am not a perfect person. Far from it. And I know it. As Pastor Michael Todd says, Not perfect, but progressing.” When I recognize an area where I struggle, I really, really try to work on improving in that area. Being critical is one such area. Critical of…
Dear Reader, Several years ago, I discovered labyrinths. And, in doing so, I discovered a better way to connect with myself, my intuition, my qi and God. Labyrinths have opened doors in my heart, mind & spirit, so I want to share my experiences with you, with the hope that you will be compelled to experience…
Your core values are the fundamental beliefs that guide your behavior and decisions. If you are living true to your core values, they act as a barometer to help you determine if you are on a path that aligns with your deeply held beliefs.
I could have turned out differently. Wait, that’s a terrible introduction. Let me start over… What came first, the chicken or the egg? Nature or Nurture? Are we the way we are because of genetics, or have we been primarily impacted by how we were raised? Image by Lolame from Pixabay Image by Jasmine Milton…
What are you boundaries? Where do they come from?
I started this series on mental health with the hopes that people would become more aware of the complexity of mental health issues. In part 1, I shared an example of what could be happening behind closed doors. In part 2, I shared some examples of the challenges that families face when they have a…
Faith can be like the branches of a tree- reaching up and out, growing.
We all want to connect, to communicate, to belong… Session 6: The Interpersonal Imperative Physical: Survival is the highest priority Safety and protection: A sense of security Belonging: friends, community, family, intimate relationships Esteem: Accomplishments / self-worth Self-actualization: Being self-aware enough to achieve your full potential Affection – the desire to give/receive love and liking…
According to the 2011 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) report, 26.2% of the homeless population had a severe mental illness. That is more than 1 in 4.
In 2015, the most extensive survey ever done on homelessness was undertaken by the Mental Illness Policy Organization, which indicated that 45% of the homeless has some or any form of mental illness. That is almost HALF the homeless population. It is truly an epidemic.
I hope my story demonstrates how challenging this issue is, and encourages people to demonstrate empathy to all who are affected and recognize that there is not one easy solution. My mother suffers from mental health issues. Serious mental health issues. They have gotten progressively worse over the years. I don’t know her specific diagnosis…
