Always being on the go to the next thing can be exhausting. Not only that but you rarely have time to stop and think about your spiritual self and health. Now before I lose you stick with me here because I know what you must be thinking. “My spiritual self? Girl, I don't have time to think about these kinds of things. Plus that sounds like some hippy mumbo-jumbo.” Well, you would be wrong. Your … [Read more...] about Why You Need To Get More In Touch With Your Spiritual Self
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How To Observe Lent If You’re Not Religious
The period of Lent is coming up on the Christian calendar. It is an important and somber time for many people. But what if you are not religious or believe in another religion? You can still benefit from the sacrifices and attitudes Christians experience during this period. Keep reading to learn why and how everyone should observe Lent. This article contains affiliate links, and we will be … [Read more...] about How To Observe Lent If You’re Not Religious
How to Host Your First Passover Seder
Growing up, Passover was never my favorite holiday. It meant a time-consuming dinner where I would have to wait a long time before actually getting to eat, followed by a week of not being allowed consume any of my favorite foods. It wasn’t until I went to college and had to spend Passover away from home for the first time that I realized how important the holiday really was to me. Of course, the … [Read more...] about How to Host Your First Passover Seder
How to Use Your Lenten Resolution to Better the World
For some of you, Easter is a holiday just like any other – you spend some time with family, eat some food, and maybe get a day off work. But for others, Easter is the culmination of a lot of preparation thanks to Lent. If you’ve never really understood Lent, here is a quick breakdown: What is Lent? Lent is a season of 40 days (minus Sundays) practiced by many Christians prior to Easter. … [Read more...] about How to Use Your Lenten Resolution to Better the World
The Painting I Made After Surgery Gave Back in an Unexpected Way
I fell into art accidentally. For me, all it was was a way to get my thoughts sorted out before I was actually able to speak them. After my 13th surgery (intended to reconnect my digestive system so I could finally eat!) I went to California on vacation, and after my wound ruptured, I was immediately air-vacced to Yale Medical Center. Once again, I was told that I could not eat or drink so … [Read more...] about The Painting I Made After Surgery Gave Back in an Unexpected Way
25 Ways to Fight Stigma in the Media
I'm packing my bags for Alexandria, VA and heading off to present at the Mental Health America Conference this week! The Power of Storytelling Gutless, Grateful and the Power of Words: Healing Through Our Stories I couldn't be more excited to be part of this year's conference. And this year's theme particularly excited me: Media, Messaging and Mental Health. In their own words: MHA's … [Read more...] about 25 Ways to Fight Stigma in the Media
