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Mary talks about depression, mental health and self care. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:
– it’s helpful to speak with a neutral party
– be able to recognize issues earlier
– pause at the conclusion of huge life changes
– the importance of hope
– we need something more than ourselves to strive for
– look for our dreams
– seek gratitude
– give to our communities
– if we’re experiencing depression, look for professional help
– seek outlets that fill our souls
– be mindful of self talk

https://maryhelensheriff.com/ 

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Risa’s family and many others lost their homes during the 1991 Oakland Hills fire in California. She had to start with nothing and was pushed into action. Risa had to rebuild a home for her 3 young children. She found glimmers of light to try to establish a sense of a normal life. Her neighborhood and community pulled together for those families. Risa shares the following nuggets of life wisdom for those that have lost their homes:
– we have the ability to rebuild
– we discover we have the strength, we didn’t know we had, when facing life altering experiences
– practice self care
– be patient with yourself, as recovery takes time

http://www.risanye.com/ 

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Rifka was the daughter of an unstable single mother and sought freedom from all limitations. Her attempted suicide was the turning point. She began a journey from a place of darkness to a place of light. Rifka discovered an inner voice and deep intuition that always knows what’s best for her. She feels that the hand of grace was evident in her life. Rifka now teaches meditation. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:
– there is an order to everything
– nothing is wrong
– who we are is the great self with vast wisdom and awareness
– the happiness you seek is within you
– if you’re hurting, allow yourself to feel the pain
– meditation is a valuable tool for empowerment

https://rifkakreiter.com/  
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