37 Scriptures for Mental Wellness

37 Scriptures for Mental Wellness: Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” 1 Peter 5:7: “Cast all your anxiety on …

Mental Wellness and Spiritual Growth

Mental Wellness and Spiritual Insights. It is no secret that we are living in challenging times and a fast-paced world.  We must consider our mental wellness is a crucial aspect of our overall health. From a Christian perspective, mental wellness is not just about maintaining a sound mind but also about nurturing our spiritual well-being. …

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

June is PTSD Awareness Month.  Here are some things you should know about PTSD.   What are the symptoms of PTSD? Symptoms of PTSD usually begin within 3 months of the traumatic event, but they sometimes emerge later. To meet the criteria for PTSD, a person must have symptoms for longer than 1 month, and …

7 Signs You Are Uncomfortable with Emotions

    It is our human nature to avoid what is uncomfortable and gravitate towards what is more comfortable or pleasurable.   For some, it is much easier to avoid those feelings then to figure out how to navigate through them and deal with the real problem(s) the emotions may be tied to.  For this reason, …

7 Amazingly Healthy Benefits of Turmeric

  Turmeric is the spice that gives curry it’s beautiful yellow color.  Turmeric is a flowering plant, Curcuma longa of the ginger family.  It has been used as a spice and has medicinal properties.  This “queen of spices” is something you would want to add to your journey of taking care of your “temple.”  Be …

How To Be Alone and Not Feel Lonely

Choosing solitude can be a rewarding experience.  This is the time we could put some gas in our emotional tanks by giving room to uninterrupted time with our thoughts.  Solitude provides an opportunity to problem solve and make plans.  Projects can be worked on and creativity can be expressed.  Having time to be present and …

7 Benefits of Optimism

How you choose to see life in general affects your experience of life…body, soul, and spirit.  Optimism is the choice to look at things more favorably.   Being optimistic does not cost you anything but can gain so much.  There are many benefits to being optimistic and here are the top seven.   Research has shown that …

3 Steps to Deal with Uncomfortable Emotions

3 Steps to Deal with Uncomfortable Emotions   Emotional pain is an “attention getter.”  Our anxieties, frustrations, irritabilities, anger, or sadness let us know what needs to change in our lives.  Either we are to change something about ourselves or about a situation.   When these uncomfortable emotions arise, the worse thing you can do is …

The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Healing

Holy Spirit and Spiritual Healing And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever.  That is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not behold Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you, and …