Kēphen

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I am a Mahayana Buddhist living in the heartland of America. I grew up on a farm and spent a large amount of time outside and in the woods, a childhood I would not trade for anything. I am the founder of The Ardent Axiom, a platform and podcast for mental health advocacy, as well as Mahayana Buddhist teachings. I am a certified peer specialist in the behavioral health field and a professional development instructor. I also read and write about various topics including Buddhism, suicide awareness and prevention, nature, astronomy, genealogy, behavioral health and psychology, environmentalism, politics, as well as some fictional writing.

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This crisis text line is operated by trained counselors who volunteer their time to provide 24/7, free and confidential support for teens and adults in crisis, utilizing active listening and collaborative problem solving.  Available in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., with plans to eventually expand into the Republic of Ireland. #crisistextline #helpline #behavioralhealth #mentalhealth #wellness #crisisintervention
My discharge on January 11, 2008, was the first day of a new life where I had no direction, no goal to strive towards. Over the years I have learned that goals give us purpose, they empower us to push through when we face obstacles and setbacks in life. Goals that challenge us, also make us stronger when we have the support we need to achieve success. When you feel lost in life, it's because you're not striving towards something. In recovery, we talk about the importance of establishing and working towards goals as an essential process to living a better life. Whether you're still a teenager or you're retired from your career, a goal can carry you through the hardships brought about in every stage of life. But it's important to understand that this goal must be yours alone, it cannot be given to you by anyone else. You have to believe in the goal, if you ever hope to believe in yourself. You have to feel it, hear the calling, and hunger for its embrace. Only then will it ever matter to you and only then will it ever give you the strength you need to find your way through the darkness.
Was sick over the past few days, so I spent my down time making seven of these lol #visualart #visualeffects #animation #beginner
The latest episode of the Ardent Axiom has been posted. "The Perfect Life" is a reflection on the true story of a high school senior who seemed to have everything, essentially he appeared to have the perfect life. Despite this image of perfection, his life went in a direction that no one expected, changing the lives of everyone he knew forever. Link is in the bio. #theardentaxiom #aperfectlife #truestory #tragedy #18yearsold #highschoolsenior #behavioralhealth #mentalhealth #reachout #thereishopeandhelp
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