Holidays usually invoke happy thoughts. But for some it is a dreaded time bringing sadness more than joy. Thoughts of not being appreciated or loved, missing a loved one through loss, loneliness (even in a crowd), disappointment and stress can be repetitive negative thoughts – like mental bullies. There’s truth in, “For as he thinks in his heart, so is
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First published on NewsLocal publications. For some parents back-to-school day is a nightmare. Particularly if their children don’t want to go. Bullying, including cyber-bullying, fear of not being accepted, body image issues – and the list goes on – are very real concerns for the mental health and wellbeing of our youth today. Though we’ve progressed from 15th Century thinking,
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Published in News Local publications I giggled when I found a weather forecast website that included something called the “frizz factor”. If you’re bald or gifted with hair that does what you want it to do, then you probably don’t care about this statistic. The same might be true for the pollen count. If you, or your friends and family
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Published in News Local publications Medical mysteries that require massive amounts of money for research are dampening people’s patience, faith, and hope. World Alzheimer’s Day and Dementia Awareness Week knock at the door of thought regarding such mysteries.
Published on News Local. The International Paralympic Committee’s motto: “’Spirit in Motion’ reflects the achievements of elite athletes who push themselves to their limits and exceed expectations in their sport every day.”. No matter how disabled athletes are classified, there are individual and collective mental battles to be won. How to lose graciously and stay motivated despite defeat; overcome sickness
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“The oldest example of the contextual use of music for healing may be the depiction of harp-playing priests and musicians in frescos from 4000 BCE. During this era, a Codex haburami (hallelujah to the healer), was performed as sonorous reimbursement for medicinal services rendered. … Religious overtones in musical expression continued to hold importance into the Middle Ages, when the necessity
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It is often devastating for us, and our loved ones, to hear that there is no hope for a health condition. For some it’s a death sentence. However we cannot overlook the accounts of people who feel there must be something more, and they don’t give up. There are amazing testimonies of overcoming terminal illnesses – if you look for
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Guest post by Daryl Francis. Thanks, Daryl! Has anyone else noticed a bit of an uprising going on in the way medications and health supplements, vitamins and minerals are treated in the media lately? Doubt, even cynicism about the claims of prescription medicines and supplements such as vitamins are on the rise. Questions regarding efficacy and side-effects are being asked by
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“The time for thinkers has come.” ~ Mary Baker Eddy. My guest post by Leroy Gatlin , spokesperson for Christian Science in Oklahoma, USA. Thanks, Leroy! While watching the evening news over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed several reports about a recent health study that makes a rather provocative claim: It’s not having a healthy lifestyle, but simply having
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An article in The Sydney Morning Herald reminded me of a horrible incident. At my high school there was a senior boy who bit a frog in half, witnessed by other kids. I was horrified to hear of it – actually I’d never heard anything like it before – and at the same time I felt sad for him, thinking
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