Feeling lonely? Those feeling lonely, and those trying to help the lonely, will find practical solutions in Tim Mitchinson's July 13 Evanston Patch article "The wind beneath your wings." Reports of an unusually large number of people feeling lonely make Mitchinson's spiritual view and first-hand experience a timely read. The beginning of the article is below but you will need to click the link at the end to read the entire article. Feeling lonely can be a challenge to almost everyone at some Continue Reading
Unimpressed by the press by Wendy Margolese via Simcoe.com
Unimpressed by the press to the point of depression? Fake news, alternate facts - seems many today are unimpressed by the press or at least not impressed in a good way. Some find the news more depressing than informative which was the impetus for Wendy Margolese's February 20th article in Simcoe.com. "Unimpressed with the press" includes some fresh ideas for staying informed while maintaining mental peace. Begin reading below and be sure to click the link at the end to read the whole Continue Reading
Removing the mask of mental – and physical – disease by Eric Nelson via Commdiginews.com
What does "removing the mask" have to do with mental and physical health? Removing the mask may seem a simple thing but, as Eric Nelson explains in this Jan 31, 2016 article in Communities Digital News, this seemingly simple act can have profound mental and physical impact. Nelson tells how arts therapist Melissa Walker has found masks to play an important role in the uncovering and healing of the invisible wounds of war - PTSD. Nelson goes on to explore a spiritual lesson that can lead to Continue Reading
Debra Chew: Are Spirituality And Prayer Key To Mental Health? via The Chattanoogan
In a May 5th article in TheChattanoogan.com, Debra Chew asks "Are spirituality and prayer key to mental health?" It's a question that deserves to be considered and ties in with the goal of this blog which is to further the conversation in Kansas about the connection between spirituality and health. Debra's familiarity with mental illness and with spiritual care lets the reader take away hope. Below you will find the first paragraphs and a link to read the complete Continue Reading