Natalie James M.S. LPC Mosaic Therapy

08/20/2025

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Your child is deciding what kind of person to be by figuring out the kind of person you are. Not by what you tell them, but by what you show them.

They’re watching how you treat others when no one is looking…

How you handle anger, how you speak the truth, how you sit with pain, how you rise after falling.

They’re learning what love looks like, what respect feels like, what courage requires.

We hope they’ll be kind, honest, brave, compassionate. But the truth is — they’re deciding what kind of person to be by studying what kind of person we are.

Sometimes we are their model. Sometimes we are their cautionary tale. Either way, who we are is shaping who they become.

It’s not really about who we want them to be. It’s about who we choose to be — every single day.

Because our children aren’t only listening to our words. They are sculpting themselves out of the daily evidence of our lives. ❤️

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08/16/2025

🌟 You Have a Wise Mind 🌟

Sometimes we feel strong emotions. Other times we think with logic. But the best choices come when we use both—our heart and our head. 💛
This is called Wise Mind. It helps us:

- Stay calm and clear
- Make good decisions
- Feel our feelings without being overwhelmed

Wise Mind is already inside you. You don’t have to be perfect—just present. Take a deep breath, trust yourself, and move forward with kindness and strength. 🌈

07/24/2025

Lately, I’ve been sitting with a growing discomfort around how we talk about people who’ve broken the law. As a mental health professional, I see firsthand how labels like “criminal” can dehumanize, shame, and isolate people, often for life.

But here’s the truth: breaking the law isn’t rare. Most of us have done it in some form speeding, underage drinking, downloading music, etc. The difference? Some people get caught. Others don’t.

So why do we act like getting caught makes someone less worthy of dignity, rights, or compassion?

Psychologically speaking, when we label others as “bad” or “criminal,” it can be a defense mechanism, a way to distance ourselves from our own imperfections. But this mindset fuels stigma, not justice.

What if we shifted the narrative?
- From punishment to accountability.
- From shame to understanding.
- From exclusion to restoration.

Every person is more than their worst decision. And if we believe in growth and healing for ourselves, we must believe in it for others too.

Let’s challenge the idea that
someone’s worth ends where their record begins.