Giving You a Peace of Mind
- Tammy Isaac DMin
- May 7
- 3 min read
In Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month – May 2025
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and with it comes an invitation—a gentle call to pause, reflect, and tend to one of the most sacred and often overlooked parts of our well-being: our mental health.
In a culture that often glorifies busyness and praises strength as the absence of struggle, many of us have learned to keep going even when we’re unraveling inside. We wear smiles over stress. We perform while grieving. We say “I’m fine” when we’re not. But the truth is, mental health is not a luxury or a side note—it is the foundation of how we live, love, and show up in the world.
Many of us are silently carrying things no one sees:
The unspoken grief of a loss that others have forgotten.
The quiet anxiety that makes even simple tasks feel overwhelming.
The heaviness of burnout from caring for everyone else but rarely ourselves.
If that’s you—please hear this: You are not alone. Your experience is valid. And there is room for healing.
Mental Health Awareness Month isn’t just about raising awareness; it’s about creating space—space to be honest, to be human, and to be whole.
Here are a few gentle ways to honor your mental health this month:
1. Check In With Yourself
We ask others how they’re doing, but when was the last time you checke
d in with yourself? Take a moment to pause, breathe, and ask:
How am I—really? Notice what comes up without judgment. Awareness is the first step to healing.
2. Speak Openly
Stigma loses its power when we speak the truth. Whether it's sharing your story, seeking therapy, or simply telling a trusted friend, “I’m not okay”—your voice matters. You don’t have to carry your pain in silence.
3. Find What Grounds You
Support comes in many forms: Prayer, journaling, nature walks, therapy, stillness, creative expression, or simply saying no. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution—only what brings you peace. Create your own mental wellness toolkit.
4. Extend Grace to Others (and Yourself)
You never know what someone is silently going through. A small act of kindness—eye contact, a smile, a listening ear—can be someone’s lifeline. And while you’re offering compassion to others, don’t forget to extend it to yourself.
5. Remember That Faith and Mental Health Can Coexist
Many of us were taught to “just pray about it” or to be strong in the Lord and not show weakness. But faith does not cancel out our need for mental and emotional support—it complements it. God is not disappointed by your humanity. He created you with feelings and a mind to care for.
As 3 John 1:2 (NKJV) reminds us:
“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.”
Your soul matters. Your mind matters. You matter.
This May, Give Yourself Permission…
To rest. To cry. To laugh. To ask for help. To feel joy without guilt. To feel pain without shame. To care for your peace of mind like your life depends on it—because it does. You are not broken. You are not weak. You are worthy of a full, healed, and honest life.
With love and care,
Rev. Dr. Tammy Isaac
Certified Grief Counselor | Host of Permission to Breathe Podcast🌐 www.drtammyisaac.com | 📱 @drtammyisaac
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