MENTAL HEALTH AND SPIRITUALITY

We each are conditioned to think a certain way. There is no one truth. There is diversity in knowledge but the same spirit, depending upon what you believe. Learn to be open to other bodies of knowledge. We are spiritual or energy beings living a human existence. Search for truth. All things work to help you improve mentally, spiritually and intellectually in life.

Mental Health and Aftican American Spirituality

WINNING IN LIFE

 Become your best, to live your best life for you! Get to know yourself. Spend time in nature and meditate. It was in studying Mind Valley, Meditation, Chakras, Yoga, exercise, a healthy diet, a gallon of water daily and scientific theorems, as well as biblical knowledge, Dianetics and numerous religion, I was able to help myself and others.

 A variety of knowledge helped me to ascend consciously and become conscious 24/7/365. It can be somewhat mentally exhausting if you hang out with the wrong crowd. Find those that think like you. This helps you to collaborate and communicate more effectively, with your peers. For as you think Shall it be unto you. Sigmund Freud says know your normal pattern of thinking as to not be inadvertently affected by the mindset of others.

 If you're a positive thinker, know when your thoughts deviate. If you are happy, notice when you are around those that are sad or angry. God's word says, "As a man think". What are you thinking about? Choose to be in the company of those that lift you up and don't pull you down. God says breeds created in his likeness and image. We Are Spiritual beings. our extra sensitive perception and mental communication abilities are astoundingly strong. know thyself.

 I have had a journal for 16 years to use as a Doctoral Thesis to become a Psychiatrist. Journaling helps to remember what you learn, as well as use as a tool to recall experiences and things learned. Learn to trust yourself and your intuition. We are each given gifts. We are each special. Use all things given to you for something good.

 What are the 3 categories of spiritual gifts? Gifts included here: “Faith” (1 Cor 12:9) “Gifts of healing” (1 Cor 12:9, 28) “Working of miracles” (1 Cor 12:10, 28) 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 KJV 

Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. (https://www.bible.com/bible/1/1CO.12.4-11.KJV). 

 1. Child reading tools: https://www.slideshare.net/LaTriceHughes/early-learning-79218049 2. The Boy Who Saw God: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K3GgmBPYmsc1C9jzk6CiI67jJDeNQqm5/view?usp=sharing 3. Poetry: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pDmGgoUiRdMJUJ_J7qEyEimLbl9rYmQq/view?usp=sharing

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Get Your Mind Right

I watch daily the behavior of others as well as my own. It amazes me how some will doubt your intellectual ability, while you have already shown yourself to be capable of getting a job done. It has been in San Francisco that my mindset has shifted and increased significantly, because of the many I encounter with mental health issues.

Knowing that one must cultivate their inherent abilities, many will never reach their fullest potential because they are incapable of seeking knowledge and educating themselves. I guess it is easy to be like everyone else, while we were each created to be different. A great mind is a terrible thing to waste, while an average mind seems to make society function at low levels.

I find that many will attempt to use sex as a means to gain favor. If it is not going anywhere, what is the purpose? You can have sex and if it does not satisfy your intellect and add increase to your character, what purpose does it really serve? In all things you must seek to add increase to your inherent ability and increase your mindset to become better, stronger and wiser.

In any given thing make sure it helps you to GROW. If your not growing you are becoming complacent or stagnant in mediocrity. This is not what life is about. I see how as a young woman I was foolish and immature. These are the same things I would look for in choosing a  mate. If your mind is where mine was when I was 18, I would not seek to have you in my close personal company.

I realize there is a very different culture in California, but that does not mean I want to conform to said behaviors. I would rather take my intelligence elsewhere and start over than to waste my abilities on things of no significance. Choose love over hate and mental maturity over complacency. We were created to do Great things in life.

Choose to do something meaningful, rather than waste your time playing mind games of no significance. Get Your Mind Right!

Teaching Children Early

                           https://www.slideshare.net/LaTriceHughes/early-learning-79217831


        

                                                     Early learning from LaTrice Hughes

Always being aware of your environment

You should always be aware of your environment. It can not only be harmful to you mentally but spiritually, if you are unaware. At any given time you must shield your thoughts from environmental factors. Put on your Armor. It is in having been in unpleasant places that gave me more insight on how the mind truly works. We are supposed to live in the present, however we also must be aware at all times. You could become acclimated to any given surrounding, if you don't remain focused. It takes training of mind.

I suppose one could say years of being in dysfunction gave me a significant amount of insight on this very subject. It is having removed myself from the familiar that I came to truly understand self. I guess when you change those that you associate yourself with, that are not moving in a positive direction, you come to realize how they can affect your mind. Monkey mind is the not knowing how the mind works. I love my family, but monkey mind is money mind. Not good for my mindset at all.

Your normal pattern of thinking tends to change as you grow an cultivate your abilities. You grow each day if you focus on something that increases your knowledge. You can take even the smallest thing and learn something. Even if its the way someone continues to display sexually aggressive behavior. Take for instance being in a women's shelter. Many of the women have been incarcerated and have been subjected to rape or trauma. They project this same behavior off on others. They believe in their own minds, that forcing things upon someone else, is the way to get ahead. This would in fact be wrong. 

I have also encountered those that study the wrong religious doctrine. They believe projecting negative energy off on others will get them what they want. Energy is like a reflective mirror. The energy you put out, will be returned unto you. You reap what you sow. Project positive energy and it shall be returned. Not saying my doctrine is the right one, but it is right for me. It also allows for you to cultivate a positive character. Your character is what dictates the future you will have. Good intentions are everything with regard to life. Always remember that!

ADVOCACY

Advocacy

Advocating on Policies

Wanting to change the world

Being only one woman

Destiny starts to unfold

Passion for what you do

Yes we can became real

Sometimes getting emotional

The cause I support with zeal

How can you ever know

You have not walked this way

Let leadership contain passion

Not only what you say

We each have a journey

I may not choose your path

Let responses be in kindness

Make no decisions in your wrath

The Person I Admire Most

     Mary Hughes, my grandmother is a phenomenal woman. She has overcome adversities and her adversaries. Mary had given birth to nine children and was the victim of a gunshot wound near her heart. She survived and surpassed the expectations, others had set for her.  She has shown me by example; strength, intelligence and the courage to remain constant in her convictions.

     Mary was born during an era of segregation. Her grandfather was a white man and her grandmother was Cherokee Indian. Although her family was prominent in the community and had financial status, she was viewed as a person of color. She had to drop out of middle school, at the age of fourteen to raise a child. Even as a victim of rape, her mother forced her to marry her attacker. The eldest of three children, Mary had to set a good example. She was married to Dennis and started her family. Even though she dropped out of school, she went on to take the G.E.D test and scored 100%. She later said there was a dispute with a white man about whom actually scored perfect on the test. It was said a young white female scored highest, but that was found to be untrue.

     Although she never went to a university, Mary went to culinary school.  Having a love and passion for cooking; she worked for over thirty years at Vanderbilt University’s cafeteria. She said “They absolutely loved my pies”. She had a way with people and knew how to use her southern charm to put a smile on anyone’s face. It was hard to work full-time and care for eight children, one died. Somehow it was a challenge she surpassed. She even found the time to assist her eldest child with her studies, working towards becoming a paralegal. The trials Mary had faced in her early life, gave her insight to share with her daughter in her legal studies. She watched her daughter graduate and assisted her in finding employment; with civil rights attorney Avon Williams.

     My grandfather was a very jealous man. He would regularly check with the children to see if Mary came home on time. She said “living life with him, was as if living as a prisoner in her own home”. There was never any time for her to just relax, without providing for her husband or family. One day she decided to get away after work. Hanging out with some female friends and going to the salon; was not something she did on a regular basis. The time away, was like a breath of fresh air. When she was on her way home from the salon, walking less than a block from her house; her life flashed before her very eyes. She was shot at point blank range, in the chest. To her surprise when she opened her eyes after falling to the ground; it was her husband Dennis that shot her. She said she remembered him saying in a gruesome voice, “I guess you just leaving your boyfriend’s house”, then she lost consciousness.

     Several days later, she has awakened in the hospital surrounded by her husband and children. She said “it was an overwhelming feeling, to awake from what I thought was the end of my life, to realize my husband had once again hurt me.” The doctor said the bullet was less than an inch from her heart, and she was lucky to be alive. A few more days had passed, and she was greeted by the police. There was a frightening appearance, on the face of the officer. Having a deep baritone voice, he asked “Did you see who shot you?” Without any hesitation and her heart beating as fast as a locomotive, she responded, “My Husband.” At that moment she knew her life was about to change, yet again. A week later she was released to home, her husband in jail and Marys’ mother had to help provide for her grandchildren. It was three years before my grandfather was released from prison.

     My grandfather came home after his release. Mary welcomed him with open arms. Even though he was abusive and had mistreated her for many years; her convictions remained constant. The family was back together, nevertheless it was still not perfect. Daily there were arguments and fighting. She had to find solace in prayer, to escape his abuse. Bessie (Marys’ mom) developed a hatred for my grandfather over the years. She told her daughter, “I wish I had never made you marry that devilishly evil man.” Mary said “it was the hand I was dealt.” She refused to give up on her family.

     Mary remained married to Dennis for 43 years, before he died. She has always said “I am at peace now.” There have been many nights she had nightmares, about the things her husband subjected her to. Yet she still has shown resilience and never regretful of her choice to keep her family together. To this very day, she remains a woman of faith and has always inspired many people. In her younger years she had suffered numerous nervous breakdowns, but has always been faithful. Every time I see her she smiles. I ask her, “Do you smile because you are happy?” She always replies, “From where I was to where I am, there is no greater joy than the afflictions that I have overcome. It is joy that makes me smile and my faith is always in my father, Amen.” I admire my grandmother not only for her strength’s; but all the things she has overcome. I will gladly tell the world, I am her biggest admirer. 

              The resilience she has always shown me, makes me desire to be a better woman.

Solar Plexus Chakra

The Solar Plexus Chakra Manipura or manipuraka is symbolised by a downward pointing triangle with ten petals. The seed syllable is Ram, and the presiding deity is Braddha Rudra, with Lakini as the Shakti. Manipura is related to the metabolic and digestive systems. Manipura is believed to correspond to Islets of Langerhans, which are groups of cells in the pancreas, as well as the outer adrenal glands and the adrenal cortex. These play a valuable role in digestion, the conversion of food matter into energy for the body. The colour that corresponds to Manipura is yellow. Key issues governed by Manipura are issues of personal power, fear, anxiety, opinion-formation, introversion, and transition from simple or base emotions to complex. Physically, Manipura governs digestion, mentally it governs personal power, emotionally it governs expansiveness, and spiritually, all matters of growth. In Tibetan buddhism, this wheel is represented as a triangle with 64 upward pointing petals. It is the home of the Red drop, or red bodhicitta, which is the essence of feminine energy (as opposed to the Shakta system, where the kundalini energy resides in Muladhara). It contains the seed syllable short-Ah, which is of primary importance in the Tummo inner fire meditation, which is the system by which the energy of the red drop is raised to the white drop in the crown.