Emergency Preparedness Plan

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Create an emergency preparedness plan.

Honestly this prompt and idea gives me anxiety. I’m like I could plan to have foods stocked up and water and emergency bags of supplies like lights, bandages, batteries, a radio, etc. but in reality there is so much beyond human control. In true emergencies we all end up doing the same thing: praying. Even those who don’t pray will have that thought of “please get me out of this” or “please send a miracle,” and it is in those moments that we surrender to the higher power.

Prompt:

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What profession do you admire most and why?

I’d have to say I greatly admire psychologists/therapists who genuinely care about their patients.

I admire the ones who will fight back against the system that is constantly pushing to medicate every single person immediately, and focuses on alternative options first when it is appropriate.

I admire the ones who will refer patients to other therapists if they notice that the patient is not seeming to be fully open or comfortable and could benefit from seeing a colleague of theirs.

I admire the ones who entered this profession with the goal of helping others reach their full potential, while also having the desire to improve society as a whole when it comes to mental health and wellbeing.

I admire the ones who are compassionate and and empathetic-the ones who truly care for others, rather than someone who just shows up for a paycheck.

A huge thank you to all the mental health professionals who are helping their patients have a stronger sense of compassion towards themselves, as well as helping them create a happy and healthy future.

30 Things: Happiness Edition

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List 30 things that make you happy.

1. my fiancé (not sure he counts as he isn’t a thing, but he sure makes me happy)

2. my cats (also not things, but I love them so much)

3. iced coffee

4. comfy clothes

5. candles

6. sunshine/sunrises/sunsets

7. good music (qveen herby always elevates the vibe)

8. clear night skies

9. the moon

10. podcasts

11. cute nails

12. good hair days

13. synchronicities

14. angel numbers

15. fuzzy slippers

16. the beach

17. nature walks

18. rollerblading

19. good books

20. netflix reality tv shows (selling sunset, perfect match, love is blind, etc)

21. singing/dancing

22. vacation

23. family time

24. connecting w/ good friends

25. ice cream

26. going on the water (boats, paddle boarding, tubing, etc)

27. balloons

28. mimosas

29. christmas lights/ string lights

30. smoothies

How Would I Describe Myself to Someone?

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How would you describe yourself to someone?

I’m a complex human woman who feels everything very deeply: the pains and the joys all hit my brain, body and heart intensely.

I’m someone who craves genuine connection and gets overjoyed by the smallest synchronicities in life; yet I’m also someone who craves alone time, just chilling in my home in the presence of my fiancé and my cats.

I’m someone who cares deeply and is always rooting for everyone to be well-loved and happy. I want the best for everyone, including myself.

I’m a sensitive person with a variety of opinions that I cannot attach myself to as I am aware that we are ever evolving. I am someone who feels that living with an open mind and being empathetic is what humanity truly needs.

I laugh a lot. I cry a lot, luckily lately it has been tears of joy. I love the idea of healing and growing into the person I’ve always needed, and supporting others on their own journeys.

Cats

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Dogs or cats?

I’ve had cats my entire life, and my fiancé and I have three right now. We have thought about maybe having a dog in the future, but we’d prefer to have a large yard. Cats are waaaayyyy more low maintenance than dogs considering you don’t have to walk them outside, and when we have people come watch them, they don’t even technically have to come every day as long as the food and water is full! Cleaning litter definitely sucks, but also walking around and picking up poop outside doesn’t seem much better LOL.

Future

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What are you most excited about for the future?

When I look forward into the future, I’d have to say I’m most excited to start a family with my fiancé. I can imagine watching him transition into being a father and seeing how wonderful he will be with our kids. I see pajama dance parties and fun holiday traditions, all while having my favorite person on my team. As much as I look forward to those days, I am also happy to be exactly where we are. Right now we are enjoying our wedding season and the time that we have to dedicate solely to each other, prior to bringing children into this world.

Harmony=Letting Go

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What could you let go of, for the sake of harmony?

I’d let go of my initial judgements towards the lives and opinions I don’t understand. I’d let go of the stereotypical beliefs that were passed onto me from previous generations and i healed caregivers. Instead, I’d lean in with curiosity and empathy, as that is where connection is born and resolutions can be found. This is something I am working on, and likely will be for my entire life considering humans come with egos- but we also come with souls.