PRIDE = HEALTH CLINIC Q&A Try and choose the responses that best answer the questions. (hint: more than one is a safe bet) (Covid and Mpox) 2. How is MPOX spread? What is the best way to protect yourself? a. It spreads from contact with infected people via- touch, kissing, and sex and materials, such…Continue readingWe are not out of the woods yet!
Magnus: the Centaur
Once upon a time, in a distant land, there lived a remarkable centaur named Magnus. He was known for his imposing figure and physical strength. But what truly set him apart was his compassionate heart and unwavering commitment. As the leader of his herd, Magnus faced a unique challenge: the struggle to tame the beast…Continue readingMagnus: the Centaur
Is It a Miracle?
Today’s Stress Free Zone highlight themes of spiritual growth, reliance on a higher power, and personal determination. As evidence of possible miracles in our lives. When we examine specific examples from world history. We can see how these themes have manifested and influenced significant events and individuals: – These examples from world history illustrate how…Continue readingIs It a Miracle?
The Right Thing
Once upon a time in 17th-century France, there lived a nobleman named Louis. Much like the esteemed French author and philosopher François duc de La Rochefoucauld. Louis faced momentous choices that tested his moral compass and challenged him to do what was right. Louis belonged to the prestigious aristocracy, surrounded by wealth, privilege, and societal…Continue readingThe Right Thing
Alignment Btwn Good & Evil
Today’s Stress-Free Zone discusses the recovery wellness concepts of spiritual alignment, the pursuit of good, and the struggle against evil. Let’s compare and contrast these ideas with the philosophies of Immanuel Kant and Friedrich Nietzsche, two renowned philosophers known for their distinct perspectives on morality and spiritual wellness. Immanuel Kant was an 18th-century German philosopher…Continue readingAlignment Btwn Good & Evil
Connecting
The three stanzas from today’s Stress Free Zone highlight different aspects of spirituality, emphasizing the diverse ways individuals perceive and connect with a higher power or spiritual understanding. The first stanza acknowledges that some people have a clear and specific sense of a God or Higher Power. Indicating a more defined belief system. It reflects…Continue readingConnecting
The “seize the day” philosophy, often associated with the saying “you only live once” (YOLO), applies direct to today’s Stress-Free Zone. This philosophy encourages individuals to make the most of each moment, embrace opportunities, and live life to the fullest. Let’s explore how it relates to the quotes. The first stanza emphasizes that the only…Continue readingYOLO
Hamony, Wisdom and Virtue
The tenets of Confucianism can provide insights into the recovery wellness themes present in the today’s Stress-Free Zone. Confucianism places great emphasis on self-cultivation, virtues, ethical behavior, and the pursuit of moral excellence. Let’s explore how Confucian principles align. The first stanza emphasizes the importance of individual willingness to look within. In Confucianism, self-reflection is…Continue readingHamony, Wisdom and Virtue
No Pain, No Gain?
The question of why a loving Higher Power would create a world filled with suffering, hunger, hate, and disease is a bit more complex than “no pain, no gain. ” And definitely a matter of spiritual wellness. It is important to note that the following reasoning is theoretical. Which does not provide a definitive answer,…Continue readingNo Pain, No Gain?
Juneteenth
Juneteenth holds significant historical and cultural importance as it commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It marks the day when Union Army General Gordon Granger and 2,000 federal troops arrived to formally retake the port of Gaveston, TX. And proclaimed that the enslaved Black and African American people of Galveston…Continue readingJuneteenth