Wellness Withinhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wellness-within--6138086
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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wellness-within--6138086/support.]]>156health,life,live,plan,preparation,wealthfalsefullSigns Of Depressionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/signs-of-depression--59277354The symptoms of depression vary from person to person, but they commonly include:
  • sadness
  • hopelessness
  • loss of pleasure in activities
  • irritability
  • tiredness
  • appetite changes
  • thoughts of death or suicide


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  • sadness
  • hopelessness
  • loss of pleasure in activities
  • irritability
  • tiredness
  • appetite changes
  • thoughts of death or suicide


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  • distrust of the medical system
  • institutionalized racism and oppression
  • trauma caused by racism and violence
  • healthcare inequities
  • lack of access to quality mental health care
  • cultural competency gaps among providers
  • the lack of diverse mental health professionals
  • the common stigma of seeking help within the Black community


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  • distrust of the medical system
  • institutionalized racism and oppression
  • trauma caused by racism and violence
  • healthcare inequities
  • lack of access to quality mental health care
  • cultural competency gaps among providers
  • the lack of diverse mental health professionals
  • the common stigma of seeking help within the Black community


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    • listening to a favorite song
    • coloring or drawing
    • calling or texting a friend
    • looking at a cherished photo album
    • knitting or crafting
    • practicing yoga, tai chi, or another light exercise
    • doing stretching exercises
    • going for a brief walk around the block
    • doing some breathing exercises


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    • listening to a favorite song
    • coloring or drawing
    • calling or texting a friend
    • looking at a cherished photo album
    • knitting or crafting
    • practicing yoga, tai chi, or another light exercise
    • doing stretching exercises
    • going for a brief walk around the block
    • doing some breathing exercises


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  • Loss of interest or pleasure in your activities
  • Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
  • Negative thinking with the inability to see positive solutions
  • Feeling restless or agitated
  • Inability to focus
  • Lashing out at loved ones
  • Irritability
  • Withdrawing from loved ones
  • Increase in sleeping
  • Exhaustion and lethargy
  • Morbid, suicidal thoughts
  • Weight loss or gain


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  • Loss of interest or pleasure in your activities
  • Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
  • Negative thinking with the inability to see positive solutions
  • Feeling restless or agitated
  • Inability to focus
  • Lashing out at loved ones
  • Irritability
  • Withdrawing from loved ones
  • Increase in sleeping
  • Exhaustion and lethargy
  • Morbid, suicidal thoughts
  • Weight loss or gain


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    Meditation is a practice that has been documented since antiquity. It is an ancient method of self-cultivation that has been used to create balance in the mind, body, and spirit. In recent years, spiritual meditation has been gaining popularity as an effective way to deepen spiritual awareness. This article provides an ultimate guide to spiritual meditation and explores its benefits, techniques, and applications.


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    Meditation is a practice that has been documented since antiquity. It is an ancient method of self-cultivation that has been used to create balance in the mind, body, and spirit. In recent years, spiritual meditation has been gaining popularity as an effective way to deepen spiritual awareness. This article provides an ultimate guide to spiritual meditation and explores its benefits, techniques, and applications.


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    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wellness-within--6138086/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59260199Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:33:38 +0000Michael FortuneGuided meditation is a practice where you are gently led by an experienced teacher or practitioner. This guidance can be provided in person or virtually, through audio or video recordings. Here are some key points about guided meditation:
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    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wellness-within--6138086/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59260028Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:18:35 +0000Michael Fortune.Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a form of silent meditation developed by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and so named to separate it from Hinduism or any other religious practice. The TM technique involves the silent repetition of a mantra or sound and is...
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  • It’s never mindless; instead, meditation means that your mind is focused on God and his Word. Not only is biblical meditation about focusing on God through contemplation on his Word, but it’s also about quieting our hearts with Scripture and a deeper intimacy with Jesus. The particulars of biblical meditation can vary, but the practice isn’t complicated.


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  • It’s never mindless; instead, meditation means that your mind is focused on God and his Word. Not only is biblical meditation about focusing on God through contemplation on his Word, but it’s also about quieting our hearts with Scripture and a deeper intimacy with Jesus. The particulars of biblical meditation can vary, but the practice isn’t complicated.


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