Michael Bennett @Mbennettsr

PTSD isn’t always what you see in movies. It’s not just dramatic flashbacks or violent outbursts—it can be silent, subtle, and deeply personal. Read here: medium.com/grounded-visio… #MentalHealth #PTSD #TraumaRecovery #Veterans #MentalHealthAwareness #GroundedVision #Healing

Stay Active, Stay Engaged, Stay Thriving! Recreation isn’t just about moving—it’s about living. As we age, staying engaged in meaningful activities is key to keeping our minds sharp, our bodies strong, and our spirits high. Here are three innovative activities that are changing…

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Staying Active: The Key to a Happy, Healthy Life at Any Age Movement isn’t just for the young—it’s for the living. Staying active and engaged is one of the most powerful ways to boost physical health, mental clarity, and overall happiness. 🏃‍♂️ Move Your Body – Whether it’s…

Build your communities! Mental health resources are already stretched thin and now are being taken away completely. It’s up to all of us to build our spaces and communities on our social media platforms. Be the #safetynet #Community #MentalHealthMatters #StayGrounded…

Princess Roslyn is 2 months old today! Let’s celebrate! 🎉 #groundedvision #family #babygirl #princess #home #sweetbaby #cutiepie #sweetbaby #girlboss

Master Yourself, Master the World The way of the samurai wasn’t just about battle—it was about discipline, control, and self-mastery. Miyamoto Musashi, one of the greatest warriors in history, knew that true strength comes from within. When emotions dictate your actions, they…

Nature isn’t random—it’s a masterpiece of balance, resilience, and renewal. Every tree, every river, every shifting season has a purpose. It teaches us patience, adaptability, and the beauty of simply existing. We get so caught up in the noise of daily life that we forget—we are…

Grounded Vision: 5-4-3-2-1 Gardening Grounding Technique When stress feels overwhelming, use this simple gardening-inspired grounding exercise to bring yourself back to the present. 🌿 5 Things You See – Look around your garden or a nearby plant. Notice the colors, shapes, and…

“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” — Audrey Hepburn Gardening is more than just planting seeds—it’s an act of hope, patience, and trust in the process. Just like in life, growth doesn’t happen overnight. It takes nurturing, resilience, and the ability to weather the…

🚨 Stop Avoiding Hard Conversations 🚨 The toughest conversations are the ones that matter most. We avoid them because they’re uncomfortable. Because we don’t want conflict. Because we tell ourselves “It’s not a big deal.” But avoiding the conversation doesn’t make the problem…

Let Nature Be Your Guide There’s something about being outside that just resets everything. No pressure, no distractions—just fresh air, open space, and the quiet that lets you actually hear your own thoughts. For us, nature isn’t just an escape—it’s a reminder. A reminder to…

Resistance Isn’t Holding You Back—It’s Making You Stronger Most people avoid resistance, thinking struggle is a sign they’re on the wrong path. But the truth is, resistance is how you grow. 🔹 Resistance Creates Strength – Just like muscles grow under tension, your mind and…

We spend so much of our lives trying to avoid struggle. Searching for easier roads. Hoping that growth will come without resistance. But think about the moments that truly shaped you. Were they easy? Or were they forged in difficulty, setbacks, and perseverance? Strength isn’t…

We often think change has to be big, dramatic, and life-altering. But more often than not, the smallest step in the right direction is what changes everything. Starting that habit. Making that decision. Taking that leap—even if it’s just one inch forward. You don’t have to see…

You don’t need the perfect words. You don’t need to have all the answers. You don’t need a grand gesture. You just need to show up. Most of the time, it’s not advice that people need—it’s presence. A small act, a kind word, just being there can mean more than you’ll ever know.…

We spend so much of our time either replaying the past or worrying about the future. But true peace—true presence—exists only in the now. What if, instead of dwelling on what was or stressing over what might be, we just focused on today? On this breath. On this moment. The past…

Mental Toughness vs. Emotional Resilience #Growth #GrowthMindset #Ptsdrecovery #ptsdawareness #caregivers #caregiving #rectherapytoday

Mental toughness and emotional resilience are NOT the same thing. But most people think they are. ➡️ Which one do you rely on more—mental toughness or emotional resilience? #Mindset #EmotionalResilience #MentalToughness #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #GroundedVision

#NewProfilePic from my time in Ukraine