Maat E's Mental Health Message

Start everyday counting your blessings!

Often, we wake up with worry on our minds. It is natural to feel concerned about our stress and the woes of the world. It can be very difficult at times to combat such stress, but a little thanks for our blessings can cure a lot of ills. This approach is more effective if it is done everyday and can be twice as powerful if we share our thanks with family and friends. For example start the day telling family you are glad to be with them. If you recently had a loss give thanks for the memories. Life gets better when we can count our blessings.

Peace,
Maat E. L. Lewis

Ma'at (Erica) Lewis, Ph.D.
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Resentment is the root of relationship evil which is readily cured by forgiveness and love.

Within family relationships we sometimes hold resentment that influences us to treat our kin worse than we would treat a stranger. The more resentment we hold on to we become blinded to having compassion and being forgiving of the people in our own home. Readily many of us run out and do things for others or show a good face outside the home. Yet when we turn our own front door key we are at a loss for kind words or loving thought. Remember love requires us to be patient and kind.

Peace, Maat E. L. Lewis

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Keep the gift of life in perspective.

It is so easy to get busy being concerned about what we "have" to do that we over look the stress and toll it has on us. Life is a fragile gift that can so quickly be taken away. Therefore, it serves us best to keep the gift of life in perspective as our most important priority. Making life the top concern can mean caring for our physical, mental and spiritual well being and the wellness of those we love above all else. Slow down, put life in perspective.
Peace, Maat E. L. Lewis

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Have a thankful Thursday!

Staying spiritually grounded is daily work. Focusing our attention and intention on thoughts that bring us peace is an important step to remaining grounded everyday. As an example being thankful for our blessings and troubles balances the the ups and downs of life so neither is so consuming that we can not manage when the other happens. Giving thanks when things are good or bad reminds us that life is ever changing and requires learning to ask for guidance regarding the good and coping skills for the bad.
Peace Maat E. L Lewis

Maat E's Mental Health Message

Staying spiritually grounded is daily work. Focusing our attention and intention on thoughts that bring us peace is an important step to remaining grounded everyday. As an example being thankful for our blessings and troubles balances the the ups and downs of life so neither is so consuming that we can not manage when the other happens. Giving thanks when things are good or bad reminds us that life is ever changing and requires learning to ask for guidance regarding the good and coping skills for the bad.

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Have a mystical Monday!

Miraculous things do happen in life. More often than we realize, a mystical world is unfolding before us. We don't see it because we are busy with the mundane and closed to the possibilities. Seeing miraculous things unfold is more about having an open mind than open eyes. Before good things are revealed to us we need to be open in our hearts and minds. Only then will things visually manifest and begin to appear before our eyes.

Have a peace filled day.
Dr. Ma'at E L. Lewis

Do what you are going to say before you say what you are going to do!

Many of the pioneers celebrated in Black History Month demonstrated their greatness as opposed to talking about it or trying to convince others first. For example, Sojouner Truth traveled the underground railroad for many journeys without telling the route. We can do so much more and have a far greater impact by showing people than telling them. When we live out our life purpose in action we give meaning to our words. So live your purpose or do what you want to say and then tell about it.
Peace, Ma'at E. L. Lewis