https://videopress.com/v/qTeDwcw3?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true I have been sleeping all these years (or was it comatose?) and finally woke up by a word I read. Yes, you got that right - a word! Well, maybe six words which said “died at 39, buried at 70!” It hit home like thunder striking at my heart and fire shot through my … Continue reading I have been in a comatose (literally!)
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Mental Wellness for Families: Building a Home That Heals, Not Hurts
Mentally Aware Happy families Welcome to the Family Wellness Series—a heartfelt journey into creating mentally and emotionally healthy homes. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, spouse, or sibling, these posts are designed to help you foster connection, heal wounds, and build a legacy of love and stability. Because when the home is whole, everyone inside it … Continue reading Mental Wellness for Families: Building a Home That Heals, Not Hurts
Mental Wellness for Couples: Strengthening Love from the Inside Out
Mental health awareness The month of May is almost over. But do you remember that it is the Mental Health Awareness Month? Or did you, like me, almost or totally forgot? Though we’re nearing the end of it, there’s never a bad time to talk about the one thing that affects every part of our … Continue reading Mental Wellness for Couples: Strengthening Love from the Inside Out
Promiscuity: Understanding the Causes and Finding Healing
A life basket containing possible causes of Promiscuity Why are some people promiscuous? You might know someone who is and, I hope like I do, you wonder why they are so. This is definitely not about judging but to deep dive into the why - is it biological, a disease, self-inflicted, or what? Promiscuity—defined as … Continue reading Promiscuity: Understanding the Causes and Finding Healing
It’s National Self-Care Day
It was a busy day for me today. So busy that I had to remind myself to take it easy. It has been a loooong time that I got this busy dashing from one event to the other. I thought those days were behind me! Apparently, it’s April 5th - National Self-Care Day; a dedicated … Continue reading It’s National Self-Care Day
The Wounded Soul: How It Disconnects the Spirit and Misaligns the Body
God reveals to redeem. - Prophet Tomi Arayomi God has been dealing with me on this topic of wounded souls that needs to be healed. At first, I didn’t understand why I was coming across folks who have been wounded. We meet, and strike a conversation; the conversations often flow from one topic to the … Continue reading The Wounded Soul: How It Disconnects the Spirit and Misaligns the Body
Walking Wounded: Healing the Soul Wounds We Carry
Walking Wounded He allows difficult situations in order to build faith in his people; but there’s more that he wants to do in and through us. He wants us to feel what he feels. - Victory Family Center (VFC) We are all walking wounded, carrying soul wounds and hurts buried deep within. Some wounds are … Continue reading Walking Wounded: Healing the Soul Wounds We Carry
Self-Love Focus: Loving Yourself First to Love Your Spouse
Many people enter relationships hoping to find fulfillment, validation, and happiness through their spouses. However, the truth is that a strong, healthy relationship starts with self-love. You cannot fully love someone else if you don’t love yourself first. When you cultivate self-love, you bring confidence, emotional stability, and a sense of completeness into the relationship … Continue reading Self-Love Focus: Loving Yourself First to Love Your Spouse
Challenges and Outcomes of Marrying the Wrong Person: A Three-Part Series
Different married couples Marriage is often portrayed as a union of love, trust, and mutual respect, but the reality is that not every marital journey unfolds as smoothly as expected. For some individuals, saying “I do” to the wrong person can lead to a myriad of challenges and outcomes that profoundly impact their lives. From … Continue reading Challenges and Outcomes of Marrying the Wrong Person: A Three-Part Series
The Weavers of False Tales
The Weaver spinning their false tales, capturing the surreal and dramatic essence of their deceptive craft. Know a Weaver There’s always one in every corner. In the shadowed corners of the human soul, There lie the weavers of stories untold. Their tongues are silver, their words a snare, They spin false yarns to make hearts … Continue reading The Weavers of False Tales
Sleep: Why Do We All Need It In Different Amounts?
The various Sleep Patterns Sleep is an essential part of life, vital for physical health, mental clarity, and emotional well-being. But why is it that some people thrive on as little as 2–4 hours of sleep per night, while others need the full 8–10 hours to function? The answer lies in a complex interplay of … Continue reading Sleep: Why Do We All Need It In Different Amounts?
Why So Angry? The Hidden Cost of Living in a Perpetual Funk
Anger is a negative emotion We’ve all been there. That person who cuts you off in traffic, the slow internet just when you’re about to send that important email, or your favorite coffee shop running out of the good croissants. Before you know it, you’re on edge. But why does this happen, and what does … Continue reading Why So Angry? The Hidden Cost of Living in a Perpetual Funk
Mental Fatigue
Mental Fatigue Mental fatigue, often referred to as cognitive fatigue, is a state of tiredness that can affect an individual's cognitive functions. Unlike physical fatigue, which impacts the body's muscles and energy levels, mental fatigue primarily affects the brain and its ability to process information. This condition is becoming increasingly common in today's fast-paced, high-demand … Continue reading Mental Fatigue
Emotional Fatigue vs. Physical Fatigue
Emotional and Physical Fatigue are not the same While emotional fatigue and physical fatigue can often coexist, they are distinct experiences that affect the body and mind in different ways. Understanding the differences between the two can help in identifying the right strategies for management and recovery. Definition and Nature Emotional Fatigue: Origin: Emotional fatigue … Continue reading Emotional Fatigue vs. Physical Fatigue
Understanding Fatigue
Fatigue Have you ever felt simultaneously drained, tired, and weak, and it’s not because you’re sick or you’ve overworked yourself? That kind of feeling when you have tons of things to do, know what to do, but can’t get up to do anything. That kind of feeling is not a good one and it can … Continue reading Understanding Fatigue
Rest Day and Time for Mental Recharge
Mental Recharge Taking care of one’s mental health, by having rest day and time, is essential for overall well-being. It's imperative for us to recognize the importance of prioritizing self-care and giving ourselves the opportunity to recharge. Mental recharge is particularly necessary as more people are resorting to working more than one job. Not just … Continue reading Rest Day and Time for Mental Recharge
Saint Francis’s Prayer
Credits: Unsplash / Chris Liverani I had some personal decisions to make that will change the trajectory of my life. As such, it has been a two weeks of mental fatigue for many reasons. I haven’t posted as a result. Sorry. I truly missed not posting nor reading any of my favorite peoples’ posts. During … Continue reading Saint Francis’s Prayer
M-Mental Development: PEMFESS+P
Credits: Unsplash / Matthew Ball Mental health and development is encompassing and this post cannot do it enough justice that it deserves. I started writing this post couple of weeks ago. It seems such a daunting topic to write that I have made endless edits every time I reviewed it. Since it’s been that long … Continue reading M-Mental Development: PEMFESS+P
Jesus Ministry: Peace
Credits: Unsplash / Sunyu Peace is a state of stillness, tranquility, harmony, or serenity. A freedom of the mind from agitation, annoyance, distraction, anxiety, warring, or obsession. It is also a state or condition available to people and nations, but not all possesses it. In the absence of Peace, chaos, or agitation, anxiety, fear, and … Continue reading Jesus Ministry: Peace
Intimacy and Mental Health
Credits: Who would have thought that there was (and still is) a connection between the two; mental health and intimacy. Well, if you have been wondering why you are “afraid” of connecting with anyone on a deeper level, or know someone who is, you might even be in a relationship with one who is afraid … Continue reading Intimacy and Mental Health
Mental Health: Women and Home Management
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/what-is-the-mental-load The awareness of mental health issues keep growing. Now we recognize a lot of health issues (that lead to diseases) that previously had been ignored. I came across this article via a Twitter feed. Informative and worth reading. Women have been pitched into "holding the home forth." Little do the men/husband/significant others realize that … Continue reading Mental Health: Women and Home Management
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