Well, here we go. Hi. Welcome to The Miniphany Tree. I'm Kim, the curator of this garden. This is a place where The Miniphany Tree can spread it's branches and share its fruit. But first, you need an explanation.
Several years ago, my dear friend Beth and I were having one of our normal heart to hearts. We have so much in common including being the eldest in each of our families and having parents that we have somehow ended up raising. We both grew up too soon. For years, part of our special friendship has included psychoanalyzing each other's families, friends, coworkers and anything else on our minds. Essentially, being the best friends that we are. We came up with the term "miniphany" - a mini epiphany. You know, those moments of minor awakenings where you learn something new about something old. A miniphany is where you reframe or change perspective which sometimes can change your thoughts and lead to changes in behavior. Miniphanies have completely changed how we have dealt with our families of origin, extended families, friends, bosses, spouses and children.
I have passed along the term "miniphany" to many that I come across. I like using it. And I like experiencing them. There is something freeing about realizations. It's more than learning something new. It's unlocking a secret that sheds light on old ideas, making them different from what they were before.
I recently have had many miniphanies regarding mental health. I am in no way an expert or professional. I do have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Tennessee. I also have been diagnosed with mental illnesses and have been in and out of therapy for almost 30 years. So what does this have to do with anything??? The Miniphany Tree is a way to organize the many concepts, facts, tips, and tools I have picked up along the way. Obviously, this is a very personal story and journey, but I think that not only will it help me, it might help someone else.
The plan is to document the journey of The Miniphany Tree from concept to reality, all of the ups and downs, successes and failures learning opportunities. Let me just tell you now, I don't know what I am doing. I am making it up as I go along. But I have some tools and crafting supplies and some ideas and some time. Let's see what happens.
Thanks for being here.
Kim
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