Mindful Moments with Journeys The Origins of Black History Month are linked to Abraham Lincoln and Frederic Douglas The story of Black History Month begins in Chicago during the summer of 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson and prominent minister Jessee E….

Mindful Moments with Journeys January is Self-Love Month: Why It’s Important Self-Love Month is in January. It’s much too easy to get carried away by life’s troubles and forget to appreciate yourself. Self-Love Month is a time to appreciate yourself and invest time in conscious physical, spiritual, and psychological growth. It involves prioritizing your happiness…

Mindful Moments with Journeys National Heart Month Everyone probably knows someone who has had a heart attack. This month is National Heart Health Month.  Heart disease has been  the leading cause of death very year since 1950. Every year, more than 800,000 people are treated for it. The leading risk factors are high blood pressure,…

Mindful Moments with Journeys What is seasonal affective disorder? The National Institute of Mental Health finds that seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a real thing, and quite common in most adults. Many people go through short periods when they feel sad or unlike their usual selves. Sometimes, these mood changes begin and end when the…

Mindful Moments with Journeys Walking is good for so much more than weight loss Walking promotes strong bones, a healthy heart, strong immune system, happier moods, decreased anxiety, improved sleep, and improved memory. No matter your age, walking is still one of the best ways to have a healthy mind and body, and best of…

Make sure you know all your depression treatment options. Drew Robinson was a rising Major League Baseball player until major depression derailed his career and his life. After trying multiple medications that didn’t successfully relieve his depression, Drew felt hopeless. In the spring of 2019, he tried to take his life. Fortunately Drew survived. And…