As a kid, I often stared into the night sky immersed in the beauty of the stars. I thought about constellations and wondered if the moon was made of cheese. I also daydreamed about alien life and the potential future of humanity. It just seemed very possible that one day, the collective human culture could transcend the suffering and unnecessary corruption it currently experiences. These were my thoughts in elementary school.
Read moreMy generation has been gifted with the wonders of technology and social media. Generation Y (Millenials) are able to accumulate knowledge at the click of a mouse, and expose themselves to the endless cultures the world has to offer. With increased technology, and less worry of disease, younger people are born into a sink-or-swim technological race. It seems like the later one is born, the more he or she has to play catchup with technology, language, and cultural shifts. We are a generation swimming in information, and sometimes a few of us get caught in the turbulent waters. Some of us drown.
Read moreI want to introduce a very important week: February 23-March 1 is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. This week is important for many reasons, yet is rarely acknowledged in our culture. Eating disorders are commonly looked down upon, and I feel a big reason is because they are misunderstood. Eating disorders are an ever-growing epidemic.
Read moreAs a school counselor intern, I'm surrounded by (700-800) hundreds of children a week. Sometimes our interactions are brief. With the culture of the school, and a greater openness to counseling or support staff, I'm able to engage with classrooms more fluidly. Some interventions are simply being visible to students in need of structure. Other times, in-class support can help some students focus more on positive tasks. And there is always individual and group support outside of class.
Read moreThe Oceanic Feeling or Oceanic Experience may occur when large groups of people are united under one space. Feelings of awe and interconnectedness with the cosmos often describe this effect. Increased compassion or feelings of love for one's fellow human may also accompany the oceanic feeling. This effect often is associated with religion, and can also occur during large music events.
Have you been to huge concerts or electronic dance music (edm) events before?
Read moreWhy is it that some people can easily ask for support when others struggle acknowledging the need for others? There may be countless underlying factors that contribute to this trait, and some may be the following:
Read moreRe: How Our Brains Work Creatively | Bell Beth Cooper
I am a new fan of her writing! She succinctly supports her writing with neuroscience findings, and I agree with the discrepancy of being a right-brained or left-brained person. There is no distinct brain hemisphere correlations to creative or logical behaviors; however, I think describing behaviors as left or right-brained can help facilitate intentional neural rewiring.
Read moreMy partner is not a person of many words (INFJ <3). Today though, he said something that made me feel very appreciated and special. He said, "I choose to be with you." It made me smile the biggest smile, and I felt warm all over. Those were his words, and in my mind I thought:
Read moreThis year is coming to a close. Many of us give ourselves permission to start fresh once the new year begins. For those of you who seek a new beginning, I hope the journey is accompanied with love and encouragement. For each person (and myself!), I wish many things for the upcoming year:
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