Definition of Mental Health According to American Heritage dictionary , mental health is "a state of emotional and psychological well-being in which an individual is able to use his or her cognitive and emotional capabilities, function in society, and meet the ordinary demands of everyday life". Mental Health Takes a Backseat in Our Lives When Everything Goes Well In a modern society with a hectic pace of life, we tend to neglect our mental health until a crisis unsettles us and affects our mental wellbeing. The current Covid-19 pandemic is a case in point in that it does have an impact on our mental health. If we'd been taking care of our mental health prior to the pandemic, it might not have unsettled us the way it apparently has, as evidenced by an increase in calls to mental health helplines .   Personally, I think that the more hectic life is, the more we could not afford to neglect our mental health. In fact, when life gets more hectic and more stressful, we should ...

Introduction Beginnings are often disguised as endings and every new chapter in life brings a fresh start. Explore the power of new beginnings through music and reflections on embracing change. Songs About New Beginnings/Fresh Starts Here are a few songs about new beginnings/fresh starts: New Day  by Danny Gokey Fresh Start  by Ryan Stevenson Turn Turn Turn  by The Byrds New Beginning  by Tracy Chapman Enjoy.:) New Beginnings Every new beginning begins with the ending of something. Some endings aren't pleasant but are necessary for new beginnings. And some new beginnings aren't what you're expecting but will lead you to something beyond what you could imagine. The Marking of a New Beginning A new season can mark a new beginning. A new day can mark a new beginning. A new year can mark a new beginning. Another birthday can mark a new beginning. A change can mark a new beginning.  Do you want to mark a new beginning with things from your past? Or would you rather l...

Introduction   Waiting is rarely enjoyable, especially when it's tied to something deeply meaningful to you. But waiting isn’t just about enduring time—it’s an opportunity for personal growth, self-reflection and preparation.  In this post, we’ll explore how the waiting period can build your faith and readiness for what you’re truly hoping to receive. What Should You Do While You Wait? You could complain or you could maintain a posture of gratitude while you're waiting for some things to manifest in your life. I was guilty of complaining in the past but now I make a conscious effort to be thankful for every little thing. What about you? While waiting, you should prepare or get ready to receive . Because if you've not prepared yourself to receive, you might not be able to handle that which you've been wanting. For instance, if you've been wanting to be in a (healthy) relationship but there's a part of you that's still not healed, you'd probably end up hu...