humanity
Mental health is a fundamental right; the future of humanity depends on it.
I Grew Up with Trauma/Racism
Add agism, and some others. ~~~~ I grew up in a town close to three reservations. My dad died when I was 10 years old and we moved out of the city, and didn’t return to the reservation that my mother grew up in. We were living about 1 hour from her childhood home.
Denise E LindquistPublished 2 months ago in PsycheLittle Blue Pills
The bottle is filled to the brim - 90 pills for 90 days. The capsules crowd together like a field of tiny blue flowers, overlapping, blending together. “So it’s finally come to this,” I think, extracting a single capsule and letting out a deep exhalation before swallowing it down. It strikes me as fitting that the oldest SSRI is a lovely shade of bright blue. Taking blue pills to kill my blues. It oughta be a country song.
Kerry KehoePublished 2 months ago in PsycheTo Whom It Does Not Concern: An Open Letter Regarding Janet Jackson Appreciation Day (#JJAD)
For the sixth year in a row, we, the fanbase of Janet Jackson – from hereon referred to as #JanFam – will be honoring our Empress, Blueprint, Queen Muva, and all-around fave of your faves, Janet Damita Jo Jackson, with Janet Jackson Appreciation Day, a day-long tribute to her five-decade long (and counting!) career as a singer, dancer, actress, activist, and trailblazer.
Jonathan ApolloPublished 2 months ago in PsycheMost Writers Write. Here's Why I Haven't - Again
I’ve been here before. More than once. More than twice, actually. More than … okay, who’s counting? I know everyone and their mothers are tired of the “I’m ready to write again!” song and dance I’ve been doing for ages. To be fair, I’m pretty damn tired of it, too. After my big “here we go again” announcement in 2021 (2022 for Vocal readers), I thought I’d finally cleared out enough wreckage to keep this fire blazing and get these words flowing.
Jonathan ApolloPublished 2 months ago in PsycheI live in this world but not of it
This is my first article of the year, 2024 in this community. I have announced my intentions and aspirations for this year for Vocal. One of them was to publish at least one writing consistently. So here I am.
- Top Story - February 2024
Camouflage
Grief never stops. She simply camouflages herself in different forms, daring you to challenge facing it, day after day. Sometimes sexy and alluring, we all enjoy a moment of self soothing, allowing what feels like release to wash over us-out of us, through tears, wails, cries, steps, stomps, dulled screams into feather fluffed pillows. Shameless, near infantile, reverting back primitively or perhaps to a state of childlike sorrow. Unable to express verbally the issue at hand, and coos and cuddles only go so far for so long. Lets face it, what are we as adults besides big kids playing pretend with our words, and having no one to patiently coddle us when we unexplainably sob.
Hayley MattoPublished 3 months ago in Psyche The Tapestry of Mortality
Someday, each of us will face the inevitable reality of our own mortality. It's a universal truth that, despite our varying beliefs and perspectives, binds us all together. The contemplation of death often leads us to question the nature of existence and whether the pursuit of a longer life is a worthy endeavor. These musings prompt us to reflect on the very essence of life itself.
The Enigmatic Dance of Belief
Hey there, Mind Field enthusiasts! Vanessa? Nah, just kidding. It's your guide through the twists and turns of the mind, Michael. Bet you didn't see that coming, did you? Well, you know how humans are—we love a good surprise, even if it involves a little white lie. Speaking of which, that Vanessa stunt? Yeah, total fabrication. But hey, deception is part of the human experience, right? We're drawn to things that may not be entirely true because, well, proving something beyond a shadow of a doubt is no walk in the park. Instead, we navigate the maze of belief, relying on faith and confidence intervals to make sense of our world.
Eternal: My Experience as A Selena (Quintanilla) Fan
(Photo by selenaqofficial) In April 2022, I attended a 25th anniversary screening of Selena, the iconic biopic based on the life of Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla (Perez).
Jonathan ApolloPublished 3 months ago in PsycheWhy do you wake up at 3-5 a.m.? Discovering the Spiritual Reasons.
Have you ever woken up between three and five in the morning? I pondered whether there might be more going on than a coincidental sleep disruption? Today, using Shania Sheng's insightful research as a starting point, we investigate the mystical importance of waking up during these very early hours. Her extensive research on regression therapy, altered states of consciousness, and the subconscious mind sheds light on why these early-morning awakenings might be more significant than first believed. Come along with us as we set out on a fascinating trip to discover the spiritual meaning of these hours of the day and what it can mean for each of our personal spiritual pathways.
Ehra SilverioPublished 3 months ago in PsycheThe Struggle of Mental Health in "Hamlet" by W. Shakespeare
Whispered in the darkness, this inquiry initiates a narrative of intrigue, deceit, and ethical ambiguity. In a theatrical production where each character conceals something, the response to this question is anything but straightforward. Penned by William Shakespeare between 1599 and 1601, "Hamlet" portrays its eponymous protagonist tormented by the past, yet paralyzed by the future.
Francesca Giulia GeronimiPublished 3 months ago in PsycheThe mind's remarkable prowess at play!
Life as a whole has two buddies, The mind itself and the mouth as a powerful tool, both actually participate in their prayer challenge, Our mouth is actually the big guy that talks the talk and pray the request that actually help to shape our lives, hold on……..what about the mind itself? Being an undercover agent in the life region, sending our prayer and destiny request silently to God, wait could our mind be the real MVP?
Ogunnaike samuelPublished 3 months ago in Psyche