I believe that the challenge of understanding and serving those with autism is an endeavor which will change our world for the better. Understanding the neurological differences and the ways in which those with autism think differently will be of infinite benefit to those on the spectrum, but also to those not on it. The … Continue reading Embracing Autism: The Challenge of Our Time
What’s Your Broccoli?
"Broccoli Neurons?" I wanted to share something I learned about in a psychology class I took which helped me to understand neurological differences in people, and helped me to understand and comes to terms with (and not feel ashamed) about having autism spectrum disoder. And I will admit that I was very upset for a … Continue reading What’s Your Broccoli?
Mental Illness and Shame
by Joshua Packard Re-printed from http://fullnessofhappy.blogspot.com/2016/06/mental-illness-and-shame.html Having a mental illness or diagnosis of some mental condition can be a source of shame for anyone. What mental illness actually is can be a vague subject at times. Is it caused by biological and genetic factors, environmental and cultural circumstances, a combination of many external and internal … Continue reading Mental Illness and Shame
A Powerful Prayer Intention
A lot of my time I try to boil things down, and simplify them. Today i thought of a very powerful and concentrated prayer intention. This prayer is a simple prayer that will help guide all of our prayer intentions. Our petitions can be variations on this simple prayer petition. Basically the prayer is "Dear … Continue reading A Powerful Prayer Intention
Awkward Communication
An important part of developing your abilities and talents is to recognize when you have struggles or shortcomings, and be able to talk about those difficulties to others who might be able to help you either overcome or compensate for those difficulties. If you want to discern your God given vocation, you need to be … Continue reading Awkward Communication
Learning about Boundaries
by Joshua Packard Lately, I have been reading psychology books on the subject of boundaries. This post won’t be all that eloquent or organized. I mainly just want to propose to you and everyone else, to learn more about the subject of boundaries. I think that probably 75% of the world’s problems would be solved … Continue reading Learning about Boundaries
Be a Source of Healing
by Joshua Packard I encourage you to be a source of healing. Ask God to help you be a source of healing to others. Healing can be of the body, but also of the heart, the mind, and the soul. Everyone is hurting in some way. Actively endeavor to look for opportunities to cause healing … Continue reading Be a Source of Healing
Challenge: Learn about Mental Health
by Joshua R. Packard I have been trying to think of what sort of things I can write about that will help people understand mental health and illness and treatment better. I would like to help create a cultural, social situation where it is easier to ask for help regarding one’s own and other’s mental … Continue reading Challenge: Learn about Mental Health
Intro: “Through His Eyes: How Does God See the Mentally Ill?”
by Joshua Packard This is a draft intro for a book I am writing which has the working title "Through His Eyes: How Does God Sees the Mentally Ill?" This is going to be a series of books about How God sees various people and subjects. It will not consist of me telling you how … Continue reading Intro: “Through His Eyes: How Does God See the Mentally Ill?”
My brother’s latest music album
Check out my brother David's new music album for free! Dedicated to our Mom. He wouldn't let me share the songs until he got it published. Check it out! We Burn on Our Own, by All the Mad People
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