Tag Archives: mental health and wellness
Connect with the Earth
Go outside and plant your feet into the earth. A patch of grass or soil right outside your door or head to your local park. Take a moment to share a few words of gratitude aloud. Positively Purging-I welcome your … Continue reading
Big Mind
There’s a concept in Zen Buddhism called “big mind.” It means you expand your outlook enough to see the good and the bad as they are, so that you can make fully informed decisions. When it comes to health and … Continue reading
Housing: ‘Housing First’
I love the Opt Ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader The editorial “Overdose deaths in … Continue reading
My Sisters, Alongside Me
When my O.C.D. emerged in third grade, my two older sisters suffered alongside me. We shared a bedroom at our home near Milan. Every night, they waited as I turned the light on and off 38 times. When we drove, … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 