A Healthy Mind: Is a Peace of Mind

By Tosha Buckley

We are living in a world where a lot of people do not have a peace of mind. People are losing control and resulting to irrational acts to feel satisfied. This book discuss the things that are disturbing the mind. It talks about what people connect their self-worth to and how they measure their worth by external gain instead of internal contentment. After going over what is creating havoc in the mind; this book will discuss ways readers can work towards deescalating confusion in the mind to create a healthy mind set.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jul 5, 2013
• ISBN: 9781483647951

Tosha Buckley

I was born and raised in Indianapolis Indiana. I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, nature, traveling, and music. I have assisted others with physical and mental health for over fourteen years. I also have experience and knowledge in teaching and coaching. I enjoy helping others in any way that I can, whether it is by giving of my time to those in need or by donating to charity. I have obtained an Associate degree in Business management, Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management, certified in Health and Wellness, and Massage therapy.

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Rev. date: 06/29/2013

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Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

What Disturbs The Mind?

Effects Of An Unhealthy Mind

Things People Turn To When The Mind Is Unhealthy

The Enemy Of A Healthy Mind

Nurture The Mind

The Benefits Of A Healthy Mind

A Healthy Mind

Take Care Of Your Mental Health

Final Thoughts

Quotes To Live By

Dear God do not let me fall by the way side because of circumstances but rise above them to soar like an eagle.

Tosha Buckley

This book is for people everywhere who are struggling with a discontent mind; may there be peace, love, and clarity granted as life’s journey goes on.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I want to give thanks to almighty divine God who is the head and light in my life. If it was not for God’s mercy, grace, and love; I would not make it in this world.

I thank my loving husband Ricky for being my friend and supporting me in my endeavors. I am grateful for my wonderful children Daniel, Laiva and Jordan. I also am thankful for my mother, father, sisters, brothers and nieces and newphews.

I want to thank those people that I have not had a chance to meet that encouraged me with their words and knowledge.

I want to say thanks to my friend Jonika and Niece Nikki for helping me to edit this book.

All My life, all my conscious energies, have been dedicated to the most high and noble cause in the world, the liberation of the human mind and spirit—beginning with my own.

Dr. Maya Angelou

INTRODUCTION

We are living in times when people have lots of things but still do not have peace of mind. I have experienced many people that have money, titles, and education but are very discontent. It amazes me that musicians, movie stars and even pastors are dying because of drug addiction. These are people that have every material possession that anyone can think of, but they still are trying to find peace of mind.

I have never heard of so many people on antidepressants and anxiety medicine. People ask them why they take these drugs; often they state to ease mental and physical pain. I have encountered people in my life that seem to have everything materially, but are emotionally disturbed.

It is very unfortunate to listen to the media and hear that someone has lost their mind and harmed or murdered so many people, because they were demoted out of a position at work. It is also