by stevesparks | Jul 28, 2023 | Mental Health Advocacy, Ptsd, Veterans
Research from Vernon H. Sparks Naval records 1936-1960. Department of the Navy, Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington D.C. Vernon H. Sparks, BMC, 328 41 29, USNFR-F6, May 1, 1966…30 years of honorable service By Steve Sparks, Author, Blogger, Mental...
by stevesparks | Jul 16, 2023 | Mindfulness Meditation Moments
The first humans were attracted to this area due to its resources of water, plant, and animal life that could not be easily found in the surrounding desert. Hunters and gatherers such as the historical Southern Paiute and the much older Archaic, or Desert Culture...
by stevesparks | Jul 10, 2023 | Mental Health Advocacy, Mindfulness Meditation Moments
https://www.gdncnursery.com/golden-torch-cactus “Although it’s beautiful all year-round, standing tall and looking magnificent with its golden spines, it’s when it blooms that it captures everyone’s attention. The flowers are mesmerizing, with...
by stevesparks | Jul 1, 2023 | Mental Health Advocacy, Mindfulness Meditation Moments
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/01/health/laughter-mind-body-wellness-partner/index.html A good laugh, Portland, Oregon 2012…Everybody else thinks the following story is funny, but not me. While going through TSA security in Portland, Oregon en route to Reno, my...
by stevesparks | Jun 4, 2023 | Mental Health Advocacy, Ptsd
https://www.energypsych.org/blog Meet Stephen, my inner child… I hold this little boy now, from long ago. I talk to him (Stephen) and hug this precious toddler in my mind. This is my therapy. This is how I’m healing. This little guy needed hugs and...