Health - Mental
Maintenance and healing
Health - Mental
“I wish I could say you get used to people dying. I never did. I don't want to. It tears a hole through me whenever somebody I love dies, no matter the circumstances. But I don't want it to "not matter." I don't want it to be something that just passes.... See more
“My scars are a testament to the love and the relationship that I had for and with that person.
Why All Love Stories Are Destined to End in Tragedy
As long as there is love, there will be grief. The grief of time passing, of life moving on half-finished, of empty spaces that were once bursting with the laughter and energy of people we loved.
As long as there is love there will be grief because grief is love's natural continuation. It shows up in the aisles of stores we once frequented, in the
... See moreCultivate Compassion with the GRACE Method
If you want to cultivate compassionate interactions, try Joan Halifax's GRACE Method (see more on this new quotes page):
· Gathering attention: How do we get really grounded? How do we focus? How do we get really present? By gathering our attention—usually through the medium of the body.
· Recalling... See more
If you want to cultivate compassionate interactions, try Joan Halifax's GRACE Method (see more on this new quotes page):
· Gathering attention: How do we get really grounded? How do we focus? How do we get really present? By gathering our attention—usually through the medium of the body.
· Recalling... See more
I'm not available." - Helps establish off-hours and personal time boundaries.
"I need you to help me." - Encourages teamwork and shared responsibility.
"I don't agree." - Clearly states disagreement while remaining open to finding a mutual solution.
"I understand you need my help, but I cannot work on this right now." - Balances empathy with personal... See more
"I need you to help me." - Encourages teamwork and shared responsibility.
"I don't agree." - Clearly states disagreement while remaining open to finding a mutual solution.
"I understand you need my help, but I cannot work on this right now." - Balances empathy with personal... See more
Today I will let myself be playful without worrying about whether it fits my image as a responsible adult. As a child in my addicted family, I was forced to hurry and grow up. I took on adult responsibilities, such as substitute spouse and/or substitute parent. As a result, I developed a serious approach to life at the expense of my sense of
... See moreRokelle Lerner • Affirmations for the Inner Child
What is trauma?
Trauma isn't the event itself, but rather what occurs within you because of the event. Think of a physical injury: the cut is the event, the scar is the trauma. It's the lasting impact, the fear, the emotional memory lodged in your body.
Trauma creates fear, loneliness, helplessness, and disconnects you from your true being. It leads
... See moreWhile the smoke detector is usually pretty good at picking up danger clues, trauma increases the risk of misinterpreting whether a particular situation is dangerous or safe.
Bessel van der Kolk • The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Self-awareness is the bridge to healing our damage and trauma, and rewriting the stories that formed as a result.