Use that solitude along your journey of self-actualization and enlightenment. Marianne Williamson stated as you let your light shine, you unconsciously give other people permission to shine their light. Your light will become brighter and brighter along the journey, maybe even so bright that your loved ones, the ones you thought you lost, will activate their courage to change, improve, and grow.
Over 40 million adults engage in counseling each year. The counseling process is the greatest exploration of YOU. People often forget that they are infinite beings, wearing a limited body, within a confined mind frame, living in a specific time period. Counseling gives people access to a safe space to explore their infinity, to reveal layers, discover treasures, heal past pains, and learn new truths.
Despite the mistrust and trained masculinity, more Black men are sharing their experiences with mental health. The music mogul Jay-Z discussed his own experience with therapy and "the ridiculousness of the stigma" attached to mental health issues. The pro football player Dak Prescott added that "it’s important for leaders to be vulnerable, to be genuine, and to be transparent," after his experience with anxiety and depression. The creative genius Kanye West said "people use the word crazy to stop uncomfortable conversations." The superstar Dwayne Johnson stated "asking for help is a super power, we fall into the trap of always being strong and we have to learn how to embrace vulnerability." The movie star Michael B. Jordan said "just talking to a therapist helped me, and everybody needs to unpack and talk." Love yourself, Free Yourself, Be Yourself!
