Mahesh Kumarasinghe, a Buddhist monk, is leading stress management and burnout prevention sessions for staff at Sunrise Senior Living in Prospect Heights. He applies the principles of love and compassion that he practices as a monk to help caregivers provide exceptional care to residents.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20241127/news/care-love-and-compassion-monk-brings-buddhist-teachings-to-senior-living/Rabbi Pinchas Taylor of Florida noted that early settlers expressed both gratitude and faith when they arrived in a new land, giving thanks to God for delivering them from danger and granting them freedom. Clinical psychologist Thea Gallagher stated that the human brain is wired to be critical, but practicing gratitude can help shift focus away from negative thoughts. She suggested training the mind to notice things that are good, rather than dwelling on the negative. Gallagher also recommended writing down three things you are grateful for each day as a mindfulness technique to alleviate anxiety and depression.
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