Mental health is an important topic that effects all of our lives. It can have a particularly negative effect if neglected. A big negative that comes from the neglect of ones mental health is a propensity towards homelessness. The main reasons why poor mental health leads to homelessness is: poverty – because mentally ill people…

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary the definition of homelessness is “having no home or permanent place to live.” The reality of the daily life of the homeless is uncertain and can be dangerous. Keeping that in mind the first step to interacting with the homeless is to understand that they are people. They have feelings…

“For the poor will never cease to be in the land; therefore I command you, saying, ‘You shall freely open your hand to your brother, to your needy and poor in your land.”-Deuteronomy 15:11 Whether you are in an isolated small town or a growing city the poor will be present, specifically the homeless. The…

In a world where followers, likes and feeds seem like the defining points of a person’s worth, you don’t have to take the bait. Comparison is a natural impulse, there is no way to completely avoid comparison. In addition, there are different forms of comparison, upwards and downwards. Upward comparison can be positive in many ways….

Factors that increase your likely hood to compare. Low self-esteem. Easily jealous. Spend a lot of time on social media. Doesn’t distinguish between what is real and fake. Doesn’t actively pursue gratitude. Subconsciously adopts a comparison mindset. These are all factors to be aware of. If you find you have a tendency towards any of…