Are you hoping what you want is possible or making possible what it is you want?

Anything is possible! That is a strong statement, yet for most of our dreams and aspirations it is true and there is a way for them to be fulfilled. Many times it is more the fear of our success than than failure that keeps us from our dreams. What are you afraid of? What is the worst that can happen and what will you do if the worst does turn out? Ask yourself these questions and use the answers to overcome your fears.

Ma'at (Erica) Lewis, Ph.D.

Maat E's Mental Health Message

It is righteous to distinguish what is right from what is wrong, yet it is more noble to be right and not have the need to always prove it.

Letting go of the need to be right can be difficult. We may feel like we have something to prove or just out of habit have to argue to be right. Releasing that need is easier said than done, but learning to do it can set you free from pain, anguish and heart ache. To start letting go of being right practice during your next conversation. Pause for a moment when you feel yourself arguing your point to no end. Ask yourself what am I feeling at this moment to make me think I have to push the issue so hard. When we can let go in that moment even if we know we are right our spirits are able to be more free.

Ma'at (Erica) Lewis, Ph.D.

Maat E's Mental Health Message

Honor thy father and if you do not have one in your life, honor thy mother, grandparents, adoptive parents, play parents, guardians, aunties, uncles, siblings, pastor, social worker, teacher, neighbor, counselor, cousin or honor anyone who has done fathering, protecting and loving in your life. Know that since it takes a village to raise a child there is ample opportunity for us to provide fathering to someone who needs guidance. A man in particular is needed to be a father to his child and to all the children in the village. Be a father in your community/village.

Peace,
Ma'at (Erica) Lewis, Ph.D.

Maat E's Mental Health Message

Seasons change so things can change.

Learn to change with the seasons. Use the break of summer for example as a motivation to make a new season in your life. Every quarter we have a reminder of the natural shift that mother nature makes with the climate. Take the change in nature as a reminder that it is time to make your own life changes. If something is not working for you like a job, relationship, your health or some commitment, now is the time to change. When you get the inclination to make a move act on it, don't wait. Just remember that change begins with you and not with making adjustments in anyone else.

Ma'at (Erica) Lewis, Ph.D.

Maat E's Mental Health Message

Miracles don't necessarily occur at will, but they always occur with divine will.

Sometimes we hope for things in life and we wish for certain or particular blessings. Often we expect those desires to come true at will when we think they should happen. Life beautifully and thankfully doesn't exactly work like that. The miracles we hope for usually do not occur at will, but they always willingly occur when we need them according to divine will. This happens because we are worthy and the forces of the universe want to give us help. Thus, the divine order of life unfolds exactly as it should, when it should, to graciously grant what ever blessings we are due. Trusting this divine order and knowing that what you truly need will arrive or happen when it is meant to happen is key. The creative forces of this universe are awaiting the precise moment to willingly provide what you need. Have faith the miracles will come.

Peace, Maat E. L. Lewis

Maat E's Mental Health Message

Trade in excuses for reasons!
We can all come up with a million excuses for why we did not do something, yet are less likely to have reasons for what we want or need to do. For example, many of us want to loose weight, yet we come up with excuses for why we did not start to buy better food, like it costs too much or why we did not exercise, like we are too tired. Another example is making more money. We have a lack of time as an excuse instead of following our passion or dream as a reason to get creative and hustle. If you find yourself with more excuses for why you didn't do than reasons for why you will, try listing or just thinking of your reasons instead of when you start to make an excuse. This focuses you in the direction you want to go. The next time you have an excuse replace it with a reason.
Peace
Ma'at (Erica) Lewis, Ph.D.

Maat E's Mental health Message

Resurrect your Self!

Many religious and spiritual traditions have a central focus on the concept of resurrection. Biological return to life after being dead. Depending on ones beliefs or philosophy the idea of resurrection can be applied to everyday life to create personal, social and familial success. From a psycho-spiritual perspective resurrecting involves waking up ones sense of spirit that may be inactive and using it to move our mental and physical being. The sense of spirit is that aspect of our self some define as a connection to something greater than yourself. This could be a higher power, life purpose or use of a special talent for example.
It could mean connecting to your sense of spirit to create more healthy and happy habits. Take this time to reflect on your resurrection. Get back into life and live.
Ma'at (Erica) Lewis, Ph.D.