What is art? It may be an expression of the soul. It may be in song, poetry, drama, design, dance, crafts, writing, drawing, illustrating, painting and many other media. It is as varied as the universe and as diverse as the people. To you, what is art, really? In mental health, art heals. Why? It …
I wonder how people know what they want in life and sort of, get the good out of life – career wise and all. I envy those of a young age who know what they want out of life. Well, maybe so and sometimes. Speed is not even a goal, sometimes you have to take …
Trigger warning: This column mentions talks about mental health, mental illness, trauma, psychoses and suicide. If you find yourself triggered, reach out to a mental health professional or call 911 emergency hotline. Reader discretion is advised. Today, I’m adding another year to my life. Such a coincidence that my birthday falls on the same day …
I recently had the honor to pamper myself by eating food I wanted more than I needed. I came to Amar’e La Cucina. Hep,hep,hep, they didn’t pay me neither do they know I’m writing about the experience at this moment. You see, food is a pampering and self-care moment especially when I’m alone. I do …
Trigger warning: This article talks about suicide and mental health. Should you be triggered, reach out to a health professional or call 911. What is peace to you? Is it the calmness of the mind? Is it happiness? Is it being able to sleep at night? Is it the calmness of the waves of the …
I wonder how one can process thoughts and emotions so much that we momentarily forget the sadness. Perhaps it’s a positive thought to share good vibes or humor. The laughter so loud exercises our jaws and face muscles. That’s why for one, there is such a thing called laughter yoga or even face yoga. I …
I wonder how cats live that long so much that they are called to have nine lives. I wonder if it’s a myth or just a figure of speech about how they live – as I’ve said with nine lives. I wonder how they end up jumping heights up and down or reaching the roofs …
As a person with a disability myself, I believe that work is essential to self fulfillment. It is a way to earn and sustain your daily basic needs. Although I have struggled to be employed, sanity dictates that I am better when I get to work and be independent. However, this is not so for …
What is more important — the destination or the journey? I think knowing your destination is important. For example, when you ride a jeepney you know where it’s headed to and where you will stop or say “para”! Getting on a plane, boat or any transportation must show that you have a destination. Because, if …
Hocus Pocus is the drawing of attention to one thing while deterring it from reality. That is what perhaps, the news of Senator Imee Marcos pronouncements is doing right now – focusing on addiction rather than on the responsibility of government officials to answer for corruption charges. I know the drama is really demeaning but …
