02/28/26 Weekend Grif.Net - From Winter Blues to Better Moods
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[This is the introduction to a good article on ‘Mind and Body’ by Dr. Stephanie Tyjeski who has a clinic with offices in both Beaver Dam and Watertown. The link to the entire article (about a 10-minute read} is very helpful. As many know, I’ve been learning this lesson the hard way after 51 years in full-time ministry having a total emotional and physical collapse, PTSD is real for those of us who were never in combat - Pastoral Traumatic Stress Disorder]
This February, as store windows fill with red roses and heart-shaped boxes, we are constantly reminded to celebrate our relationships with others. But there is one relationship that dictates the quality of every moment of your life, yet it rarely gets a Valentine: the relationship between your brain and your body.
We often treat our minds and bodies as if they live in different ZIP codes. We carry stress in our minds and expect our bodies to just "keep up." However, your nervous system—the vast communication network housed within your spine—is the bridge between the two. When that bridge is under tension, it’s not just your back that suffers; your mental health often pays the price. Understanding this mind–body connection invites us to care for ourselves more compassionately, choosing healing approaches that feel gentle, supportive, and whole.
Stress activates the nervous system’s fight-or-flight response, releasing cortisol and adrenaline. When this response stays “on” for too long—common during the winter months—it can disrupt emotional regulation and mental clarity . . .
From Winter Blues, To Better Moods In Beaver Dam WI
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Dr Bob Griffin
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
