How does one maintain a life filled with happiness and gratitude? Are there are tips and does it get easier as we age? I'm inclined to believe so; wisdom does come with time and life experience, so I'm hoping to get some tidbits from others willing to share. Thank you so much for watching :)
Culture, Ethnicity, and Identity
How do you define your identity?
- Is it through culture? - Is it through ethnic origin? - Is there a difference?
- Is identity what you do? - Why does it matter?
ENFP Rambling on Photography 1
Part 1 of a ramble on photography :)
How do you see photography?
Being Prisoners of Our Past
I stated going back in to the family system can help confirm growth. This is not the case for all people, of course, there are situations where it isn't realistic or safe to do so. Having witness to one's change is the important part, to be surrounded by positivity and encouragement to grow.
Thoughts on Death & Saying Goodbye
When we're young, talking about death may not have been a normal thing. Considering the lifespan and different types of losses a person goes through, it would make sense to prepare a child to cope through losses and death. Our culture does not promote an openness or acceptance of loss, so it may be difficult for many of us to cope the first few times a major loss occurs. Here are some thoughts related to our culture of not acknowledging loss, and some ways to foster dialogue and coping with loss.
Blog Post related to saying good bye: http://www.organizedmesses.com/bsripom/2014/6/29/how-to-say-goodbye-with-children
Questions on Creativity & Mental Illness
Searching for answers and thoughts on being creative and having mental illness
There are some stigmas with identifying as artistic. Some acknowledge correlations exist, some do not. Some believe that these labels limit our identities and some believe there are social constructs at play pairing mental illness with having a creative lifestyle.
I've had interesting comments/dialogue so far.
What are your thoughts on being creative?
I've Vlogged for a Year! Ahh!
It's been a year, and I want to take some time to reflect on the growth, and encourage others to baby step towards their goals.
What are some things you're taking baby steps towards?
ENFP view of ESTP
I've had the opportunity to learn more about the ESTP preference, and here are some observations!
Introversion is Not Mental Illness
Introversion is a preference in processing information and stimulation. It's not being shy or antisocial. Difference is just difference. We extroverts can benefit by taking time to process more slowly to give our introverted cousins time to add valuable thoughts to the dialogue.
Maladaptive Survival Skills
Happy May! It's Mental Health Awareness Month, and Ollie and I wanted to share about coping skills that served a purpose in the past yet can impede growth in the present. Awareness and learning new tools can help, and it's a long process involving healing, forgiveness, and growth. Baby steps.
