“Practicing mindfulness can seem abstract at first. It certainly was to me. But what I’ve learned is that when we use the senses we have available, we create a shortcut to present-centered living. Because the body naturally rests in the… — Jor-El Caraballo Copy Share Image
“Developing a deeper relationship with the body is particularly important for Black men. As Black men we can often over-identify with others’ perceptions of our bodies, while at the same time ignoring our own internal cues, and the maintenance and… — Jor-El Caraballo Copy Share Image
“Black men are also notorious for posing as cool and above-it-all instead of expressing joy and happiness. This is one of the masks that… — Jor-El Caraballo Copy Share Image
“Self-care is not a perfect journey. Different factors and barriers, including mental ones, get in the way of self-care. Even when armed with the right tools and education, you may still struggle to put some of the suggestions in this book into practice. Give yourself grace, but also hold yourself accountable. Looking after yourself can be difficult, but if you… — Jor-El Caraballo Copy Share
“As a Black man and therapist, I know that the ways we heal may look different from the ways mainstream wellness talks about health. Black men experience the same challenges as anyone else, but with the added pressures of racism, increased stigma, and oppression. The path to healing is different and needs to take into account our lived brealities and… — Jor-El Caraballo Copy Share
“Practicing mindfulness can seem abstract at first. It certainly was to me. But what I’ve learned is that when we use the senses we… — Jor-El Caraballo Copy Share Image
“Developing a deeper relationship with the body is particularly important for Black men. As Black men we can often over-identify with others’ perceptions of… — Jor-El Caraballo Copy Share Image
