Diversity, Equity and COVID
Often, we hear the term diversity, equity and inclusion or DEI. What does all of this really mean? The term is supposed to be about creating environments that are inclusive and fair in consideration of others’ differences. The differences include age, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and more. Equity is to ensure fair treatment […]
Collective Wisdom
I heard the term collective wisdom the other day and thought that’s a good point. Group wisdom, sharing the knowledge, insights, and decision-making capabilities that is an awesome concept that we should do more of. All individuals can collaborate on their different diverse perspectives and experiences. The one thing I have found since COVID is […]
Modern Beauty
Beauty is defined with what words. Does beauty really lie in the beholder. Can beauty be put into words or can it only be felt in the moment? So, beauty when it comes to people can be a multifaceted concept encompassing both physical and inner qualities that evoke pleasure or admiration. Beauty includes physical attractiveness, […]
Natural Health Care Products
I am not one to normally become political but I feel that I need to speak out regarding the proposed changes that will be coming, not only as someone who uses products such as probiotics or vitamin C. Also, someone who as a practitioner for mental health supports nutrition and natural supplementation, I feel the […]
Climate Change and AI
Climate change is a hot topic these days. Ever since COVID I am never sure of the information I read and hear. Fact checking is a thing of the past. I am sure I am not alone on some of this thinking. I disagree with fear reporting. On March 21, 2025, the Science of Climate […]
Social Rewilding
Rewilding is a term used to define a form of ecological restoration aimed at increasing biodiversity and restoring a natural process. Unlike other forms of ecological restoration, rewilding aspires to reduce human influence on ecosystems. There is a second terminology regarding rewilding that is called social rewilding. Which I think is just as important. This […]
The Inside Job of Methylation
Methylation plays a critical role in the body and has an impact on mental health. The symptoms of poor methylation are gut, dysbiosis, Thyroid dysfunction, trouble sleeping especially reaching the REM phase, anxiety depression, heart problems and addictions. The body broadly has two forms of methylation classified as DNA methylation and histone methylation. In summary, […]
Stress
The role of stress can be both a mental and physical strain. Stress comes from when demands are made upon you that exceed your resources. It is also difficult when role expectations are unclear or conflicting. Like when you have three children that have to be in 4 different places at 5 different times and […]
Mental Health of a Family Member
Depression, schizophrenia, and ADHD are umbrella terms that encompass disorders with widely differing brain chemistries and symptoms. These conditions often have “ripple” effect” on families, creating tension, uncertainty, stress and can change how people live their lives. Different members and different families are likely affected in different ways. The term “well-being” is often used as […]
The Art of Waiting
In the previous blogs I talked about fear and faith. The art of waiting or the art of patience needs to be the next discussion. The art of waiting can be an experience of not having things working right, like technology, your car, or the water heater in your basement just blew and there is […]
Waiting is Believing
Sitting with uncertainty is uncomfortable and challenging. There was an experiment at Stanford University in 1972 called, The Marshmallow Experiment. Psychologist Walter Mitchel led the study, a child was offered a choice between one small but immediate reward, or two small rewards if they waited for a period of time. During the experiment the researcher […]
Faith is “Even If”
There is the thought of having faith in the outcome “even if” involves trusting in something, even when facing uncertainty or challenges, and that faith is not dependent on circumstances or outcomes. We talked about “what if” in Blog #118. The difference between the Phrases “Fear is” and Faith is even if” is that fear […]