By Dennis Jaffe — 2018
“To earn trust, money and power aren’t enough; you have to show some concern for others. You can’t buy trust in the supermarket." – His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Read on www.forbes.com
CLEAR ALL
Shame is at the intersection of individual psychology healing and social change. Clinically, when we follow the path of our shame, we experience the greatest healing, and culturally, when we move past the power of shame we can act together to improve civil rights for all.
7
Spoken word meet social critique in this power piece exploring the cyclical nature of mental health challenges within the black community.
1
Did you know that in the United States, over 10.3 million adults have serious thoughts of suicide and/or battle with mental health struggles privately while continuing to produce and perform publicly? Imagine living with a constant, lingering private struggle, while performing in front of the world.
Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Kevin Love sits down with Jackie MacMullan to discuss suffering with anxiety and depression, having his first panic attack on November 5th, 2017 and how he can help others suffering from mental illness open up and get the help they need.
2
Avoidance will make you feel less vulnerable in the short run, but it will never make you less afraid.
4
If you love deeply, you’re going to get hurt badly. But it’s still worth it.
Being “othered” and the body shame it spurs is not “just” a feeling.
Everyone thrives on love, comfort, and the safety of family, friends, and community.
The Noonday Demon examines depression in personal, cultural, and scientific terms.
The key problem in relationships, particularly over time, is that people begin to lose their voice.
3