BlogHide Resteemskeod3025 (35)in joke • 14 days agoMy Uploaded ContentMi Familia, I do a lot of original content that is related to mental health, substance use, suicide awareness, or just fasting inspiration. I'm not talking negative about anybody in this post…keod3025 (35)in likechildren • 15 days agoBeing Like ChildrenBiblical scripture tells us to be like children, but what exactly does this mean? Catholicism teaches us that children trust their caregivers without any hesitation or reservation. They believe…keod3025 (35)in selfcare • 16 days agoPeople PleasingPeople often think people pleasing is good & humane, but is it? Let us take a brief look at what it is & does to us & those around us. According to Psychology Today, people pleasing is when we…keod3025 (35)in selfcare • 17 days agoSelf-Care is the Best CareSelf-care is something that isn't a new concept. Our ancient ancestors practiced this, & passed this on to us. Many of us neglect this little concept in our lives today. 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Lewis is often believed to have said that integrity is "doing the right thing, even when no one is watching." He was not the one who in fact said that. The original writing…