Maat E's Mental Health Message:
When we free our hearts, the rest of our lives can follow. Sometimes we all get a little stuck in painful emotions. It feels like the grip of pain and anger will not let go. A key to emotional freedom is opening the heart, first to let the pain out and second to let love in. If we can open our hearts, we can free ourselves,.
Have a peaceful day.
Dr. Ma'at E. L. Lewis

Maat E's Mental Health Message:
Ancient Egyptian Proverb Theme of the Month - "Distinguish what is real from unreal"
Reality is manifest both spiritually and materially. However, the spiritual essence of our existence is the underlying truth that gives access to all of reality. Sometimes we perceive the material world we see as all of reality, yet the unseen spiritual forces truely move and shape reality. Distinguishing what is real from unreal partially refers to learning how to discern the spiritual essence or reality within all creation and to connect with it in order to shape the material reality of life.
Have a peaceful day.
Dr. Maat E. L. Lewis

Maat E's Mental Health Message:
Anger is not inherently an adverse emotion. It depends on the senders delivery and intention. When we are justified in being angry then it can be important to express it. How we express it can have tremendous impact. What many of us do not realize is the significance of how we say things and what we do with anger. We all have a right to be angry, just consider the impact of how you deliver it.
Peace,
Dr. Ma'at E. L. Lewis

Maat E's Mental Health Message
If you recognize there is a need for you to change then accept the feedback with grace. Sometimes we are the one who has hurt someone or acted in a way that brings anger and resentment. It can be difficult to face up to such things, but it is doable when we recognize it then have the courage to own it. Freedom comes when we take responsibility for who we are and how we act.
Have a peaceful day.
Dr. Maat E. L. Lewis

Maat E's Mental Health Message:
Sometimes forgetting can be a blessing. Some of us are more inclined than others to be forgetful about things. When it comes to releasing negative events, the forgetful aspect of our personality can be very helpful. Holding memories of adverse situations reinforces a toxic stress response in the body and emotionally can foster resentment. A sense of awareness of negative people and things is important to have so we know what to avoid, but on-going resentment makes us emotionally unhealthy and physically sick. Forget what you can. Have a peaceful day.
Peace, Dr. Ma'at E. L. Lewis
Ma'at E. Lewis

Maat E's Mental Health Message:
The saying, "Let go and let God" is a helpful statement for overcoming reaentment. The challenge is to say it, mean it, and do it. Letting go means living in the present and there is tremendous psychological freedom that comes with that. The idea of "..let God" is about trusting and having faith in powers greater than you to address a situation in a manner that serves you and or the greater good. With practice of living in the moment and trusting in a greater power and process lhe ability to be free from resentment can come.
Have a peaceful day.
Dr. Ma'at E. Lewis

Maat E's Mental Health Message:

You can release resentment by loving unconditionally, but not at your own expense. Many of us make the mistake of being givers or helpers and loving other people at our own expense. We sacfrice thinking we are being a help, all the while depleating ourselves. Even worse is that we walk around saying and thinking we expect nothing in return, but the fact that we become resentful is an indication of that not being the case. We get resentful because we never get back what we put out. Learn to recognize when you are giving so much you leave little to nothing for yourself. Practice balanced unconditional love and free your mind of resentment.
Have a peaceful day.
Dr. Ma'at E.