A Moment to Pause, Reflect, and Reconnect

Every May, we’re reminded of something we often push aside: our mental health matters. It matters just as much as our physical health, our work obligations, and the many roles we carry. Navigating various layers of identity and lived experience, tending to mental well-being isn't just personal—it's radical. It's revolutionary.

This is your invitation: Pause. Reflect. Reconnect.

Mental health doesn’t look one way. It’s not always a diagnosis or therapy session. It’s about how you're feeling, how you're coping, and whether you're living in alignment with your values, your spirit, and your truth.

Start by taking inventory:

1. Mind: Are your thoughts helping or harming you? What stories are you telling yourself? Are they kind?

2. Body: How are you sleeping, eating, and moving? Are you holding tension in your shoulders, your jaw, your belly?

3. Soul: Do you feel connected—to yourself, to others, to something greater?

Be real with yourself—authenticity is a healing practice. Too often, we perform “okay” while breaking on the inside. This month, ask yourself:

• Am I being honest about what I feel and need?

• Am I showing up as myself, or just who I think others expect me to be?

• Where can I allow more truth, more softness, more me?

Living authentically is a form of self-care. When we honor our truths—grief, joy, fear, hope—we create space for healing. You don’t have to be perfect. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to be willing to be you.

Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s survival. And it doesn’t need to be expensive or time-consuming. Maybe it’s turning off your phone an hour earlier. Maybe it’s saying no without guilt. Maybe it’s dancing to Chaka Khan in your kitchen. Whatever it is, make it yours.

Let May be your turning point. Whether you're deep in healing or just starting to explore your emotions, you’re not alone. Your story matters. Your wellness matters. You deserve support, rest, and joy—not just this month, but every month.