Tag Archives: mindfulness

Forgiveness

I arrived early at my church to help set up for an event. A woman stood crying at the opposite end of the sanctuary. She’d been cruel and gossiped about me in the past, so I quickly drowned out her … Continue reading

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Control

Remember this: Any attempt you make to control other people actually puts you under their control. “Unhook from their systems by refusing to try to control them.” Don’t violate your own code of values and ethics, but don’t waste energy trying to … Continue reading

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Count Blessings

Sanity relies on your sacred connections with friends and group this month. Start an online book club or a mental health Zoom check-in, and keep a list of things you’re grateful for to share with friends.  Keeping life’s blessing in … Continue reading

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Intentional Self-care

In order to remain in good spirits, you need intentional self-care. Carve out enough time for exercise and sleep this month. Try a new workout routine, and hit the sheets earlier each night- then watch how much easier it becomes … Continue reading

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Accessible and Stigma Free

“ I shouldn’t need therapy. I could figure things out on my own. I didn’t want to ask for help and besides, I didn’t really need help. What I was going through wasn’t that bad compared to other people. We’d … Continue reading

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