Discover the profound impact of Kwanzaa on personal growth and cultural understanding. Learn how this holiday tradition promotes mindfulness and self-determination and celebrates the rich diversity of American life.
The Community's Plea for Aid After Hurricane Sandy
Signs dotting the landscape articulate the urgent needs of the people: it brings us back to the basics of shelter, food, water, and safety. These signs, more than mere words, are a testament to the resilience and solidarity of communities in the face of adversity. They symbolize the collective will to rebuild and recover, holding onto hope amidst the rubble.
What can we do? I was tremendously touched to see the relief efforts of so many towards the Northeast, I watched Springstein and Sting raise funds along with logistical and practical application by local law enforcement and the tenacious staff of PSEG as they braved the ensuing ice storm which followed Sandy. Every person in the restoration effort is vital and important.
Joseph Campbell's seminal work, "The Hero of a Thousand Faces," intersects psychology, mythology, religion, and wellness, emphasizing the vital role of storytelling and myth in our psychological makeup. Campbell reminds us, "Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain." Stories give us frameworks to process and prepare for life's complexities. Our earliest memories are coated in the goodness of a story, our story.
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Therapy is allowing your best self to come out and trusting your internal guidance system. These small micro-actions or corrective emotional experiences can bring you joy daily.