Author: theunicornphilosophyblogger
-
Nourishing your Soul, Eating Good Food, and Being Fulfilled
Good Food Nourishes your Body I recently went to a nice restaurant in my local town called Patini’s Grill. It serves American food, and it is so delicious! I went with my boyfriend, and we started with the bacon-wrapped scallops. These scallops were so divine, and I thought I had gone to heaven. Then we…
-
List of Things to Help you Relax
I know how hard it can be to live with anxiety and depression. My blog is based on this after all! I live with these illnesses daily. There are ways you can relax when you are having an anxiety attack or a depressive episode. Ways to Relax: There are risks that can happen if you…
-
The Animal Funny Pages
Flipsy the Rhinoceros and Carl the Meercat (Tale 11) By: Brittany Gonzales Scarlet was a lonely opossum, raising her babies by herself. Alas, she was ready for them to leave the nest, but they are only 1 and half months old. Ugh, 3 months to go! The days are long with these little tikes. One…
-
Chanterelle Mushroom Hunting
I could smell the maple trees as my feet padded through the moss and ferns, The hunt for the wild chanterelle mushroom was ensuing, My mushroom knife and basket were ready for the spoils, Though I do not like mushrooms for eating, The thrill of the hunt excites me, Like childlike abandon I come across…
-
Healthy Coping Mechanisms for Stress
Stress can be something that hinders your reality. However, it can be handled in a way that helps you cope. Coping Mechanisms Asking for help and support The first step to take is asking for help and support. This help can come from a family member, friend or licensed professional. Currently, I am handling…
-
10 Journal Prompts for Depression
Depression can be a beast. It takes your energy and swallows it up. Remember depression is an everyday battle, but if you keep ahead of it and write about it in a journal, it can be a great coping mechanism. You are not alone in your battle.
-
Mindfulness-based stress reduction: A powerful tool for mental health support
By: Brittany Gonzales What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a beautiful thing. I try to practice this in my daily life, though regretfully here recently I have not been practicing this. Living a life of mindfulness in itself is an art form. When you are a mindful person, you try to consciously wake up the…
-
Swimming Through the Currents
By: Brittany Gonzales My soul swims through the currents The majestic lake sparkles amongst the sun Inner peace is met within Tranquility is a new feeling in that emerald, green water. As I lap around the lake I am met with more currents This does not stop my inner journey For peace brings power …
-
Positive Vibes Only, Sir & Madam
By: Brittany Gonzales Aligning your life towards positive vibes and thoughts could be the best thing you do. Think of it this way, it takes more energy to create negative thoughts and vibes than it does positivity. Why not treat yourself to a dose of optimism? I have a shirt that says, “Positive….mind, vibes, and…
-
My Anxiety: a Poem
By: Brittany Gonzales My anxiety is like a squirrel! I bounce, bounce, bounce, walk, stop—-oh look a nice acorn! Wait—- There’s a beautiful yellow sunflower dropping seeds, I should go there—- What was I doing again? Lost By: Brittany Gonzales What am I running toward? My hands and pockets are empty, Where did my…