Category Archives: Mental health

Searching for peace after 30 years of war

Posted on January 12, 2025 by John Kevin Hickey

Did you know, that in the later years of the Medieval period, it was common for the Knights of Europe to study Greek and Latin classics? They would also read and write poetry, and enjoyed the music of traveling troubadours. … Continue reading →

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Autumn, ’tis a bittersweet season

Posted on September 23, 2023 by John Kevin Hickey

But when fall comes, kicking summer out on its treacherous ass as it always does one day sometime after the midpoint of September, it stays awhile like an old friend that you have missed. It settles in the way an old … Continue reading →

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Anxiety, gardening and the fine art of mindfulness

Posted on September 9, 2023 by John Kevin Hickey

I recently discussed the various ways I manage my anxiety (see here: Living with anxiety: riding out the storm (mrvintageman.com). One of the best mental health tools at my disposal I have found to be is the practice of mindfulness. … Continue reading →

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