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04/02/2026

During a time when racial justice matters more than ever, I’m sharing this short video exploring the diversity and meaning of skin color explained by Elmo!

When Elmo notices that some of the leaves in the park match his red fur and some match his friend Wes's brown skin, he wonders how skin gets its color. Wes's...

03/22/2026

"I had become fluent in the language of obstruction: I could narrate every closed door, every wrong timing, every force that had ever worked against me. But I had no language for the times life had undoubtedly conspired in my favor.

In all sincerity, I hadn’t even been paying attention to those. Or worse — I had noticed them but I immediately blocked myself from fully receiving my blessings by looking for the catch. As in, “This is great… but what’s the catch?”

I’ve now since learned to have more compassion and patience for myself because a nervous system that grew up constantly bracing for trouble doesn’t immediately know what to do with unexpected goodness. It doesn’t trust it. It waits for it to be taken away.

But what if, without my say on the matter, there are times when I am also being held and supported by forces outside of my own control?

That’s what I mean when I say learn to trust in what you don’t know. To give yourself the opportunity to be held and supported by forces outside of your control.

That sometimes 's**t happens' — but grace happens too."

—Jovanny Varela, excerpt from Gentle Reminder No 130: "On trust and the unknown and what happens when your body finally learns that it's safe to be held & supported"

If you're currently facing the edge of your comfort zone and you genuinely have no clue what’s on the other side of a decision you're about to make, I wrote this one for you ❤️🫂

Read the full piece: jovannyvarela.substack.com

Whit love,
Jovanny

Artwork by Elijah Jambalaya

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03/13/2026

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: Counselors make a difference every day! Join us in recognizing the work of professional counselors throughout Counseling Awareness Month 2026 this April.

Learn more: https://counseling.org/cam

03/13/2026

Adding a little color to your feed. 🎨 Texas spring is just around the corner!

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03/11/2026

03/11/2026

Wednesday Vibes

03/10/2026

sits & waits.

02/21/2026

Don’t wait if you think a teen is experiencing suicidal thoughts. Help is available. Teens can call or text 988, or chat at Texas988.org to talk to a trained counselor.

02/17/2026

This Lunar New Year feels especially meaningful as we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse — a rare moment that comes around only once every 60 years.

The Horse is often associated with energy and forward movement. Paired with the fire element, it reflects boldness, determination, and the courage to embrace change.

At NAMI, we know that growth doesn’t always mean moving fast. Sometimes it means letting go of old patterns, staying grounded, and giving ourselves grace as we move forward.

As we celebrate, we’re reflecting on what it can look like to carry that Fire Horse energy into our mental health journeys — with intention, compassion, and hope.

Here’s to moving forward, together. 🧧✨