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...
by stevesparks | May 15, 2023 | Building Healthy Communities, Mental Health Advocacy
https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/08/politics/cnn-kff-mental-health-survey-what-matters/ “CNN – The vast majority of Americans of all ages, races, generations and backgrounds say the US has a mental health crisis.” Stigma is at the roots… The worst...
by stevesparks | May 13, 2023 | Mental Health Advocacy, Mindfulness Meditation Moments
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reddish_egret Necky’s kindness… It was Necky who helped show me the ways of Danzante Bay. He came to me, looked up as our eyes met. He flapped his wings as if to say, “welcome to my digs.” “It’s safe to...
by stevesparks | May 9, 2023 | Mental Health Advocacy, Mindfulness Meditation Moments
The World’s Aquarium ~ Jacques Cousteau https://villadelpalmarloreto.com/blog/d Sea of Cortez My very first visit to Mexico was Tijuana in 1951. My father was sent to Korea to fight for another day. Along with some of my favorite uncles, aunts, cousins, we drove...
