Life is all about balance. Even at the most fundamental level the universe seeks to maintain balance. The atom, the building block of all matter, strives towards a balance of positive and negative charges. If it cannot maintain balance, it bonds with other atoms to maintain that balance, forming molecules. Indeed, balance is the underlying […]
A Sense of Belonging Belonging is the innate human desire to be part of something larger than us. Because this yearning is so primal, we often try to acquire it by fitting in and by seeking approval, which are not only hollow substitutes for belonging, but often barriers to it. Because true belonging only happens […]
Growing up, I clearly recall the Serenity Prayer displayed on the wall in my father’s office; both the calligraphy font and the words which still resonate with me today: God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference – […]
The world interacts with itself. The sky, the spirits, the earth, the physical world, the living, and the deceased all act, interact, and react in consort. One works on the other and one part cannot exist nor be explained without the other. – The Trinity of Sin by Yusfu Turaki The notion that everyone and […]
Mental health is more than merely the absence of mental disorders or disabilities, it is a state of wellbeing in which an individual realises their full potential, can cope with everyday stresses and can work productively to make a contribution to their community (WHO). While mental wellbeing is not as simple as ABC, this glossary […]