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Credibility

A large following does not equal credibility, and a small following does not mean less credibility.— Ebony Butler Ph.D Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as … Continue reading

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Advice from a Horoscope

The saying “Check on your strong friend” applies to you this month. A break from societal concerns can help you maintain your sanity. Choose your battles and mind your health. The world will need your sense of humor and mutable … Continue reading

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Gratitude

Gratitude is the child of attention. When we stop to take in what’s before us, a single moment becomes suddenly divisible into thousands. As theologian and mental health nurse John Swinton writes, there is fast time and there is slow … Continue reading

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Trauma

Think about it this way: We all carry an invisible backpack filled with trauma. The size of our backpacks differs from person to person. When trauma is retriggered, our backpack grows heavier and arouses the preexisting trauma. However, by recognizing … Continue reading

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Inquire Within: Self Reflection

Sit in silence. Observe what thoughts come to the surface without judging yourself for them. Try journaling or connecting with a therapist if you need to process what’s on your mind.• Ask yourself, “How am I doing right now? Am … Continue reading

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