Maat E's Mental Health Message

Remember to Breathe and Remember to Smile. 

Two of the most powerful acts we can  do for ourselves during the course of a day are to breathe and to smile. 

Research tells us that smiling can improve your mood. Studies also show that people who genuinely smile, even when they don't feel like it, are less stressed than those who do not. 

We also know that breathing detoxifies and releases toxins. It also releases tension, relaxes the body and promotes clarity of thinking. Research even shows that breathing helps ease pain and improves our immune system. 

If the facts are not proof enough try practicing to breathe on your own. Throughout the day recite the phrase remember to breathe and remember to smile. Then follow through with action every chance you get. 

Peace

Dr. Ma'at E. L. Lewis

Ma'at E's Mental Health Message

You know what is best for you so listen to your Higher Self.

We are all born with the capacity for infinite wisdom.  Our intuition or that sixth sense that some call it can tell us everything we need to know. For most of us the difficulty we have is with learning to be quiet or still long enough to listen for the wisdom that rests within us. That inner voice knows what is best for you, it can tell you when to stay in a bad situation or when to move on.  If you are finding yourself confused or second guessing what to do then you are not really paying close enough attention to your inner voice. To increase inner trust make brief amounts of time for quiet reflection to get in touch with your Self. You will learn to trust in your process and the messages from within.

Peace,
Ma'at E. Lewis

Maat E's Mental Health Message

Life is too precious and sometimes too short to focus on material things. It is the gift of our breath that cannot be replaced and it is worth a thousand times the cost of anything one thing.  Recognize your own worth and the value of those around you. Let life’s joys be your greatest asset. While our wealth can be important it can all be washed away, leaving us with just ourselves.

God Bless the Survivors of Hurricane Sandy October 29, 2012

Maat E's Mental Health Message

Life life to the fullest!

If an animal has only a year to live you can bet her remaining time will be lived moment to moment and to the fullest. If only we could spend our days living in the moment not too worried about what will happen tomorrow and free from concern about what occurred yesterday. Sometimes life is too short, but a great gift we can give to ourselves and those we love is to cherish every moment as if it may be our last.

Peace,

Dr. Ma'at E. L. Lewis

Maat E's Mental Health Message

Learn to accept help.

Some of us have difficulty accepting help from other people. When they tell us they are going to do something we say okay, but instead of letting them follow through we step in and try to do it ourselves because we don't expect the person will come through. In some cases that may be the outcome and we will be disappointed. However it is not because we fear disappoint that we jump to do things ourselves. It is because we need to be in control. Having control leaves us with the false perception that we can dictate the outcome of life's events. It is actually through surrendering to the flow of life that we experience a greater sense of control. This form of control is not over outcomes, but over our emotions. So surrendering by letting someone help you actually can free you from worry, thus increasing control over yourself to deal with whatever result happens in a situation. Practice accepting help from others, surrender to the flow of life and gain control over yourself.

Peace,
Dr. Ma'at E. L. Lewis

Maat E's Mental Health Message

Remember your neighbors.

Sometimes we get so busy with life that we fail to remember the people next door. We all need to know that someone is thinking of us, looking out for our interests (like property) or cares about our well-being. When we don't remember the people closest to us they might as well be far away. We may take for granted that they are right next door and when it comes time to needing them it is like asking a stranger for help. Take time to pay attention and think about the people closest to you. One day you may need the neighbor next door.

Peace,
Dr. Ma'at E. L. Lewis

Maat E's Mental Health Mesage

There is no need to worry. Everything you need to know will be revealed to you. A great deal of our stress comes from worrying about the future and what may happen or stressing about something in the past that we can do nothing about. When we are connected to our sense of Spirit an inner wisdom and intuition is activated. It allows us to receive or notice things that we need in order to cope and deal with life. Do not worry. Ask for clarity and all that you need to be revealed to you.
Peace

Dr. Ma'at E. L. Lewis