One of the greatest mental activities we experience daily is thinking. It is only fair to define thoughts before we begin. Thoughts can be described as mental processes or ideas that occur in the mind. They include everything from beliefs, opinions, judgments, and memories to daydreams and internal dialogue. In [...]
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once quoted “Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be. This is the interrelated structure of reality.” This is a classic way to explain the actions we take each [...]
Some time ago, I could vividly recall standing in line at a financial institution. Other than being on the phone I decided to “people-watch.” I could not help observing the gentleman two spaces in front of me accidentally dropping a clump of what seemed like a tissue from his pocket. [...]
It has been becoming evident that Antigua appears to be becoming a fast-paced society in some respects. In our fast-paced, always-on world, the idea of slowing down can seem counterintuitive. We are often conditioned to equate productivity with constant action, believing that the busier we are, the more successful we [...]
October is widely known as Substance Use Prevention Month. Within our twin island state of Antigua and Barbuda it can appear to be uncertain at times how we identify addiction or chemical dependency. The idea of what social acceptance is and how it affects individuals, and our society begs for [...]
Within our 108 square miles of Antigua and Barbuda it may seem so much easier to recognize individuals we know at a faster rate than larger territories. A person could struggle with grief and loss yet find unhealthy coping strategies to deal with their suppressed thoughts and feelings. Grief is [...]
Imposter syndrome refers to a psychological pattern where individuals doubt their accomplishments and have a persistent fear of being exposed as a “fraud,” despite evidence of their competence and success.People experiencing imposter syndrome often attribute their achievements to luck or external factors rather than their own abilities, leading to feelings [...]
Cynthia Occelli quoted “For a seed to achieve its greatest expression, it must become completely undone. The shell cracks, its inside comes out and everything changes. To someone who doesn’t understand growth, it would look like complete destruction.” Growth beyond a broken relationship can be achieved when there is a [...]
The holiday season is usually a time to gather around loved ones and celebrate love and losses together. However, this time of year can become complicated, if not overwhelming, when you are caring for aging parents. As your parents age, the caregiver relationship often changes from parents taking care of [...]
According to many reports, our beautiful island nation has seen an uptick in criminal activity this year. There are stories of increased criminal activity by young people, along with break-ins, robberies, assaults, missing persons, and even murders. Some of these acts can be considered social crimes. According to the Oxford [...]
