Maat E's Mental Health Message

Once we face our fears it Is easier to look ourselves in the face.

Ma'at (Erica) Lewis, Ph.D.
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Passion in one's life is better than passion in one's bedroom.

Many of us seek to find passion in life but we are looking in places like romantic relationships instead of finding passion in all of life. Relationships can be wonderful and should be full of excitement, but wouldn't it be thrilling to live out our days with joy? Can you imagine feeling passionate about most of your interactions and not just ones reserved for a single person. Getting to a place of passion in life can start with doing what you love and moving closer to what feels like your life's work or purpose. Be passionate in all you do. Start with the things that bring you joy.
Peace,
Ma'at (Erica) Lewis, Ph.D.
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Own your own responsibility in every situation. If you've done wrong or made a mistake and are fortunate enough to be aware of it or lucky enough for someone to tell you in a thoughtful way, own the mistake by taking responsibility. It may be hard to be humble and admit what you've done, but owning your role is a key to moving on.

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The truth hurts, but it also effectively heals.

When we tell the truth it may act to reveal something we don't want to know. It may also shed light on a feeling we have that when told to someone else hurts and is painful. That same painful truth can open the way for healing and help to avoid building resentment. If we talk out the truth it may hurt, but set us free as the old saying goes.

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

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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