Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Maat E's Mental Health Message

Be thankful and act that way!

A lot of us go through the season of thanksgiving and holiday saying we are thankful, but forgetting to act that way. Being thankful means not only saying you appreciate what you have and the people in your life, but acting that way and showing gratitude for all your gifts or blessings. Take time during the holiday season to demonstrate to the people you love and folks you don't even know that you are thankful for whatever they have done or simply for who they are. Give a kind word or do an act of kindness.
Have a peace filled day of thanks.

Dr. Ma'at E. L. Lewis

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Sunday, November 10, 2013

Maat E's Mental Health Message

Be Just!

Promoting justice involves being fair, equitable and open-minded. Sometimes we get caught up in looking out for ourselves to the exclusion of others. The fact that some people are getting something that others are not is a true reality, particularly for people of color as a collective. However, the oppression of the group does not rationalize unjust behavior by an individual. Stop and reflect on the extent to which you are focused on me, me, me. Notice if you are thinking about the greater good in your next conflict. Consider if you are truly treating your friends, family or the people you love in a just and open minded way. Be just in all your relationships.
Peace,
Dr. Ma'at E. L. Lewis

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Sunday, November 3, 2013

Maat E's Mental Health Message

Be the love you seek!

As human beings we all naturally want love. It is at the core of what makes us human and provides joy and fulfillment in our daily lives. Unfortunately, many of us seek to find love outside of ourselves without focusing on cultivating the love within first. In fact, it can be especially difficult to find and create love in our lives if we are not being the love we seek. Being the love we hope for means living with an intention to have an open heart and approaching people first with compassion, non jugdement and acceptance. Of course you must start with providing these things for yourself. Like attracts like.
Peace,
Dr. Ma'at E. L. Lewis

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