#ABetterYouIsABetterMe

     BEFORE you read (if you read) any further, I want to draw your attention to the pictures… these very different pictures are the same exact tree….      One of the heaviest burdens  and stresses we carry is trying to keep up appearances for the acceptance and approval of other people—that’s oftentimes detrimental to emotional wellbeing.      “Enjoy the highs, Learn from the lows, remain Steady during the plateaus…I was reminded of this quote by Sam Chan from a recent sermon. And though, I have a pipeline of posts that I planned to share throughout the month of May, in honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth—today, I thought to share a current moment.         I took a walk this morning … in the rain. And only those that are in my inner most circle likely know that I had an aversion to rain for many years, and dreaded having to go out into it… so much so that as a high schooler, my dad noticed my hesitation to leave for...

     M ay’s days have s been designated to Mental Health Awareness. With the exception of my church and a couple other forums, I haven’t heard much of anything, but the month is early yet. But what about you—are you having discussions about mental health in your networks—what about in your friend and family circles?  May is also the month we celebrate Mother’s Day. What a combination… 🌸💖  On that note, I am confident that because my mom has been gone for so long, it doesn’t occur to folks, in my circle, that I still mourn her when mom’s are being celebrated—even when I am being celebrated. In fact, we buried my mom’s last sister on Friday— “Aunt Annie”🌸💜🌹—and as I viewed her body, I experienced the exact same emotions as I did when I said my goodbyes previously to my mom’s other sisters (my aunts)—a feeling of unearthing a goodbye to my very own mom. So, that said, a few people have recently lost their moms within the last 1, 2, 3, 4… years or so, and when ...