Maat E's Mental Health Message

Treat your loved one as if he/she were awarded to you like a grant (i.e., like a gift) instead of taking him/her for granted (i.e., like the act of possessing).

It is so easy to turn on the people we love because they are close to us and usually love us back. We may begin to forget that our mates do not have to be with us or for us and can stop having our back. When a gift is taken for granted it can soon be lost or taken away. In the case of a loved one or mate he/she may choose to just walk out. Remember it takes work after you "fall in love", but what you give out will come back. Have faith in your purpose and bond if you are a couple and always treasure your gifts.

Maat E's Mental Health Message

Trust the process not the person.

If you understand and believe that things happen for a reason and that all our experiences are opportunities to learn, than you can learn to trust life and not specifically the people in our lives. The people are simply a part of the processes we need to go through in order to learn what we need to know. Trust that the actions of the people in your process are about what you need for your process not about the person. Once we learn to trust the process we can handle the problems with people.

Maat E's Mental Health Message

Make sure your name is remembered when you are gone.

One of the greatest honors is to be remembered. Living a life of service to help other people is one way of achieving the honor of remembrance. Think about what it is that you are or want to be doing with your life. Then ask yourself, am I doing my best being committed to my purpose. Next, ask yourself who knows about by service. You do not need to affect massive or large groups of people, but aim big and influence as many people as you can. Whether in moments of crisis or everyday life be someone worthy of remembrance.

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

Maat E's Mental Health Message

Make sure your name is remembered when you are gone.

One of the greatest honors is to be remembered. Living a life of service to help other people is one way of achieving the honor of remembrance. Think about what it is that you are or want to be doing with your life. Then ask yourself, am I doing my best being committed to my purpose. Next, ask yourself who knows about my service. You do not need to affect massive or large groups of people, but aim big and influence as many people as you can. Whether in moments of crisis or everyday life be someone worthy of remembrance.

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

Ma'at E's Mental Health Message

According to many wise cultures learning to just be---the state of living or existing (as opposed to doing)---is one of the greatest ambitions we can have. Instead of approaching life's activities with an attitude of always doing or staying busy try existing with the flow of the life. Try being present in every moment and taking in the experiences you have. Slow down on the multitasking. For example, when it's time to eat, just eat. When it is time to listen to quiet music, actually relax. As the fall season approaches this is a great time to renew and do new things, but remember to approach life activity with an attitute of being.
Peace,
Ma'at E. L. Lewis