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The Plight of Mental Health
For years, I have written blog entries about Science and Technology. To reminisce about the past would make me happy, to look at the workings of an electrical item would discover a smile. Looking back at my posts, I am amazed at the level of thought that went into each one and the fact that they had gotten steadily better is nice, too. You can find the majority of these posts at
www.stemblog.co.uk.
What is HappyShelfCo. then? After leaving the teaching profession to care for my wife and the household, I was dropped into a pit. This saw me delivering and collecting my seven year old to and from school, with not a lot more than general house-chores to fill the day around appointments for my significant other. After a while, I needed to find a way of being commercially viable, but 'helping' others being the backdrop of it all. So here we are. Happy shelves are amazing and nothing new! We have had these personal shrines for centuries. Think of the collection of model race-cars that are kept on the shelf in the lounge, or the small Bavarian dolls that sit in their prestige, glass, cupboard. These are happy spaces, and they are prime for bringing happiness to those that own them, and especially to those friends and family that connect with you, every day. At HappyShelfCo., we sell miniature shelving and miniatures to fill that happy space. It is all about supporting the health and well-being of those that are hidden or simply not noticed. Take a look, you can click the link at the bottom of this post.
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My thoughts today?
I have been listening to the recording of the gentleman that took the aircraft from Seattle-Tacoma airport, last week. Richard, a ground-service-operator, was an individual that lost his way and was missed out. Though it shows a likelihood that he was going to end his life, he was careful to bank the plane to the south, away from the city population. His intention appears to have been heard when he hadn't been seen. I am sad that this got as far as it did. Some might feel that he was a failure, someone that let himself and his family down. I say, NO, he was a lost sole, left to anguish in his own pit of despair. My thoughts are with his family and I hope that they find closure through the long investigation that has begun.
What am I aiming at when I talk about him? We are forever in need of support and even though many will shrug it off, they probably don't realise the stress that is building up, and that they often vent this through means they are unfamiliar with.
How can I help? How can you help? Well...
Looking after yourself - This is so important! Take that time out, I struggled for a long time to achieve this, but hey, you are no good to anyone if you are down.
Look around you - It is easy to be trampled by the ignorance of society. Look and digest the parts that suit you and watch for openings that you belong to, they are there, I promise!
Center on Support - Be mindful of mental health around you, what do you see? It is hidden and still under scrutiny as a true illness. It is! The crippling effects are something that you shouldn't pray for anyone to have. A verbal hand on the shoulder can make all the difference.
Happiness - Find that happy place! Your happy shelf and shrine is key for you in your personal space, don't be afraid to keep a small set on you at all times. I love to have varying key-rings on my ruck-sac and paddle-bag (Kayaking...), these provide an insight about me.
I have always said that being cocky is different to confidence. Knowing the difference is important as cockiness is what might push people forward, but if you care, you can never really be good at it. Confidence passes to others, cockiness will either drive you in your endevours, often for greed as an example, or see people turn away from you. If you are reading this, then you are likely a mindful individual. Be strong and reach out, you can 'have' without growing an enormous head!
What do you think then? Are you mindful, but actually see yourself as cocky? Have I missed that this is a possibility? Leave a comment, it will notify me when you do. Please be a part of this and visit us at
www.thehappyshelfcompany.com. Watch this space for the Podcast, I will post them here as each one is published. For that matter, is there anything you would like to see from us? What about in the Podcast? Let me know...
Until next time, happy times and happy shelves.
