Navigating Mental Health Amidst Election Stress: Practical Tools and Personal Insights

In this episode, we delve into the topic of mental health, especially during this stressful election season. This is a departure from our usual conversations on politics and religion to emphasize the importance of stepping back from political chaos for mental well-being. One of the tools that are discussed include how meditation has been a transformative practice for many people, alongside other valuable “arrows for our quiver” like writing / prayer, physical exercise, nourishing the mind with great literature (fiction and non-fiction), fostering human connections, getting a healthy amount of rest and establishing helpful boundaries and rules of engagement. 

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00:36 Personal Journey and Struggles

03:06 Meditation: A Life-Changing Practice

10:56 The Power of Writing and Prayer

15:52 Exercise: Moving for Mental Health

18:16 Feeding Your Mind with Good Literature

21:43 The Importance of Fellowship

25:15 The Necessity of Rest

29:07 Setting Boundaries and Rules of Engagement

34:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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