SOUNDOFF Believe in your Confirmat ion. By: Jo-Lynn Herbert

Mental Health is a road map that reflects the internal, external, and environmental needs of self-evaluation. Our mind and body work in unison, and if it doesn't feel secure, it tells me to reset. As the earth and sun reset every day, as the rain provides rain and refreshment, as we gain inspiration and food to nourish our mind, body, and soul, we energize our superpower.

Med cal research, studies, and trials continue to be conducted with interviews and surveys and have produced assessments, and dissertations have been presented and approved which therapeutic modalities and practices, med cations, and prescriptions have been written and prescribed Inpatient and outpat ent ntensive community and ndivdua and group services continue to be provided through communities as needed, which have been available for years to mprove the ves of many throughout the world All these efforts have the main goa s to give a person time to realize they could gve themselves permission to reset. Believing in our internal self is not a basic goal nor a simple solution; however, it's essential as it's one of our overlooked superpowers.

Every person is so different in their journey. This s where it becomes a personal endeavor. Personal perspective is key.

In my childhood, before my mother got remarried, I felt at peace and safety. I still remember the joys of laughter, happiness, and playing with childhood friends.

One day I will have this picturesque memory professionally painted reflecting on my sister, my mom, and myself sitting on the ledge of an open window, watching and feeling thunderstorms while sitting in awe, beauty, and in silence. I still can see it and feel the emotion that it still brings. Years later, when I was thinking about my childhood and thinking about boys, childhood abuse, world violence, and hate despite it all, I fell in love with the words Peace and Perseverance.

Never underestimate the power of street vendors. One day I was walking on Fordham Road in the Bronx, when I saw this plaque with the word perseverance on it.

Having no idea what it meant, I asked the vendor what the word meant and how it was pronounced. The guy was so kind, he fully explained the word, and at that moment, it changed my mental energy.

Of course, I bought the framed word which became an internal anthem in my life.

A reminder to myself and others that confirmation matters. What Is Your Internal Anthem?

We have five senses, and to feel and accept a confirmation appears to be a moment of my lifetime. I remember being in Church and the Bishop asked, What happened to the word you received last week? You can imagine what happened next. Believing what is true, safe, and loving is a testimony.

Enhancing your life without labels and negative self-doubt, we may be given ourselves a piece of peace

Jo-Lynn Herbert is a Published Author, Writer, and a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) She is a regular Indie Incognito columnist Jo-Lynn-Expressions.com