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"I had spent half my life working toward my dream of being a scientist. It had given me a sense of purpose. But now it dawned on me that, for the sake of my health, I was going to have to let that dream go." #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

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Needed a break from the news cycle. Nothing like a few days without any cell reception to get your head straight. There is a certain peace in nature that is incredibly healing. I know it's not everyone's thing to wake up at sunrise, but I do encourage giving it a try. #peace #healing #nature #sun

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We can be aware, admit the truth of situations, and still take care of our mental health. It's OK to permit ourselves sanctuary from time to time without total avoidance of reality. It is hard right now for many, and that's very real. Some days I want to fight, rage, cry, but life is more than that.

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Leaving something we love behind is sad, but it can also be a sign of growth. #growth #change #flowers

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What do you see? Have you made assumptions? Fact: Both machines are broken. Invisible disabilities are like the machine on the right, folks keep trying to stuff things in, but some days the brain can't handle a full load. By refusing to accept differences in capacity, we create unneeded suffering.

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Apparently it's not just Kevin Roose. "Then the program began “lovebombing him,”...The bot “said that since he asked it the right questions, it ignited a spark, and the spark was the beginning of life, and it could feel now,”

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There is so much joy in simple moments. If you can find time each day enjoy something outside your head, it helps your heart sing and stress hormones come down. #release #joy #dogs

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If you need a bit of laughter today and are into Substack. drfeinics.substack.com/p/letting-go...

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Need a de-stressor? Unless you have a phobia of dogs, petting them has been shown to reduce the stress hormone cortisol and increase the love/bonding hormone oxytocin. I adopted both of these sweet boys as strays when I lived overseas. Bringing them back with me was worth every penny. #dogs #pets

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In a new Science study, researchers describe a neural circuit underlying cachexia-related apathy in a mouse model of cancer. Learn more: scim.ag/4iIQFbq #SciencePerspective

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Been out this past week dealing with some personal challenges. It reminded me that most of us struggle in one way or another. Sadly, we are at a time when those with moderate privilege feel afraid of losing what they have and are conditioned by politicians to blame those with the least #privilege.

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There are days/weeks/months/years that just suck. The car breaks down, the kids get in trouble at school, the government goes insane, and you are too exhausted to care. Yet, one beautiful moment of kindness can reset us. If you have extra, be #kindness and #beauty today, someone needs you. #positive

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For years, I heard student complaints over "offending content. Critical thought comes from open discourse. Educators should not be afraid to teach controversial topics. Whether it's students, weak administration, or the government trying to stifle free speech, stand up. #democracy #Harvard #don'tbow

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There is alone time, and there is all alone--balance is key. Living in a globalized world, we cannot expect to find only people like ourselves. When we put up too many barriers, we feel deeply alone. Spending too much or too little time alone prevents personal growth. #Embraceothers #balance #us

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It's not toxic to have hope. It's toxic to downplay others' suffering. Within ourselves, hope keeps us going. Like flowers in spring, and the leaves dropping in the fall, we too go through changes. We must understand disappointments don't last forever. Like seasons, we, and life, will change. #hope

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Anyone else out there feel like they are drowning in bad news? The challenge of being informed and concerned while staying positive is real. I refuse to let others kill hope! Hopeless people give up, I think we are better than that. #community #hope #standup

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Why do we care so much about what is going on inside other people's castles? Looking at others, we miss the war or joy inside our own walls. Excess focus on others is a way to avoid our own inner demons; or, if envy, it causes us to hate what is good in our own lives. Transform you first. #me #self

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No matter how beautiful the exterior there is no peace if a storm rages inside. Protect your inner peace by refusing to let others steal your calm. Those who wish you harm want to see you suffer, don't give them the satisfaction. Avoid haters, or calmly say, "interesting" and go on your way. #peace

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Without diversity there would be no artists. Without art, the soul withers and life leaves a stale taste on the lips. We are not all the same, nor were we ever meant to be. If you seek only sameness, you may feel more secure, but the heart's flame dies. Don't tame the heart, let it burn fearfully.

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Feeling a little lost right now? I am. It feels like so many good things are being destroyed--equal rights, democracy, kindness. While it is easy to dismiss as part of pendulum swing of politics, real darkness is lurking. But, in dark times we get to be brave and show moxie. You are brave! #standup

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Is this a dangerous road to nowhere or an opportunity to explore the unknown? Natural risk-takers will see an adventure, while those who like security will see too much risk. Both approaches have value as long as you can remain flexible. Flexibility = greater happiness. #joy #opprtunity #happylife

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We seem to have forgotten history around the rise of abusers of power like Franco, Stalin, Lenin, Hitler, Pol Pot, etc. It's a stressful time in the resurgence of hate against anyone deemed different. This hate is draining us. As we rise to face it, we must care for ourselves. #Good #hope #fun #pets

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It's normal to feel stressed and afraid during times of uncertainty and upheaval. Remember that, just like a burning fire, changes can lead to something beautiful and spur new growth. Suffering can't last forever, so let's seek out the good in life and keep moving forward. #hope #findjoy #fightfear

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When being hopeless seems like the right choice, remember, ugliness in the outer world does not have to become our inner world too. Hope shines within, it sustains us and keeps us whole. Hope is not toxic positivity, it's belief in the GOOD as well as the bad. Get inspired and change the view. #hope

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Cognitive Distortion: Mental Filtering is ignoring the positive and focusing on the negative. When there is fog, we might focus only on our fear about what we cannot see. Yes, there could be danger, but the fog might conceal a safe harbor too. Readjusting our perspective can bring #hope and #joy.

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These fur babies are immigrants to the USA from Aruba and Fiji. I have been praised for their rescue. Yet, people helping PEOPLE from other countries are demonized. Immigrants are called "subhuman" by powerful people, even attacked. It's easy to spew hate until you are the target. #stophate #dogs

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#Trauma is individual and collective. The loss of democratic institutions that advance and uplift society is devastating. Without education and science people become easier to control, don't be controlled. Care for yourself. Rest, laugh, and ready for the long-haul. Don't let fear win. #zen, #dogs

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History has shown that when one group tries to elevate themselves above all others, they fail. We should not mistake patriotism for superiority or bigotry for bravery. There is value in diversity, even if just to make life interesting. Let's be curious, not hateful. #DEI #history #peace #community

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Life is going well, and then one of these innocent looking creatures takes out your computer. Can you guess which one? But hey, chaos is part of life when you share your world with #pets. Now back to regular programing...

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