DON’T GIVE YOUR POWER AWAY
“World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries.” – Wikipedia
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” – Anne Lamott
“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” – Glenn Close
1992 was a pivotal year for the commencement of the World Mental Health Day.
Awareness, understanding and empathy garnered many global voices.
As a result, World Mental Health Day sparked a global movement that encouraged people to talk more openly and compassionately about mental health.
So many lives were spared the stigma of dealing with their very own experience.
Julian Seifter quoted, “You are not your illness. You have an individual story to tell.”
Yes.
Everyone has a very unique story and being able to share it openly without judgement is a step in the right direction.
Back in 1996, I faced a debilitating panic and anxiety disorder that left me unable to work. Awareness of these conditions was starting to take shape, but the journey toward real understanding and empathy was still unfolding.
Knowledge is power and prayer is powerful.
As a result, I wanted to learn everything that I could surrounding this disorder.
Then I came across Lucinda Bassett’s book From Panic to Power.
If you or anyone that you know is experiencing anxiety/panic disorder, there is incredible hope and resources that are available.
Here is a short bio of Lucinda Bassett.
Lucinda Bassett is a renowned author, speaker, and emotional wellness coach whose groundbreaking work has empowered millions to overcome anxiety, depression, and self-doubt.
Drawing from her own struggle with a debilitating panic and anxiety disorder, Bassett founded the Midwest Center for Stress & Anxiety and developed the internationally acclaimed program Attacking Anxiety & Depression, used by hospitals, universities, and individuals worldwide.
Her bestselling books, including From Panic to Power, Life Without Limits, The Solution, and her memoir Truth Be Told: A Memoir of Success, Suicide, and Survival, reflect her deeply personal and compassionate approach to healing.
Featured on major media outlets such as Oprah and CNN, Bassett has become a powerful voice for mental health awareness encouraging people to transform fear into strength, embrace vulnerability, and reclaim control of their emotional wellbeing.
Her central focus and theme is “Don’t give your power away.”
Carpe momentum
“Advance confidently and expect the best, as the best is yet to come for you”
Resources
FRANCO CIANFLONE
Mental Toughness For Life Publication
https://5dbb35547a3f7.site123.me
Live Life Podcast
https://shows.acast.com/franco-cianflone-live-li
FRANCO CIANFLONE Quotes
https://www.yourquote.in/franco-cianflone-dgzd4/quotes
Music For Life YouTube Channel
https://youtube.com/@francocianflone?feature=shared
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