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Good Vibes Only: Feel-Good News Stories to Brighten Your Day Pt. 2
Do you sometimes feel like you're being bombarded with bad news? With 24/7 access to social media and the strifes and struggles of not only our local communities, but the world at large, it can feel like the bad in the world is overwhelming, sometimes unbearable. Well...
Self-Care + Our Staff
It’s important to remind ourselves in stressful situations that our mental and physical health is important, and that stress can be harmful to us. Taking care of oneself and de-stressing not only feels good, but it’s vitally important to our long-term health. To get...
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute to the Late Actor’s Life and a Reflection on Hidden Disabilities
This Joseph Maley Foundation blog was written and researched by Communications Associate, Lauren Maley. If you are not familiar with the name Chadwick Boseman, ask any child. In seconds you'll know: he's the Black Panther. Seriously, it's been done before. At the...
Tips to Keep Stress & Anxiety at Bay
No matter what your current situation may be, stress and anxiety have a knack for finding their way into our lives. Whether you are incredibly busy without much time to yourself, dealing with too much free time due to the pandemic, or even in a very regular schedule...
5 Indiana Nonprofits You Should Know About
Indiana is home to a wide array of nonprofits, both locally based and international. The Joseph Maley Foundation considers itself extraordinarily lucky to be included in a vast, diverse community of fantastic organizations and people accomplishing important work in...
6 Disabled Content Creators to Follow
Are you interested in learning more about what it's like to live with a disability? These 6 content creators are a great place to start! Visit their social media pages (linked below) and listen as they share their lived experiences. Molly Burke Molly has been on...
Celebrities Who Live with Invisible Disabilities
96% of people living with a disability have one you are not able to see. Invisible disabilities are usually synonymous with invisible illnesses which are chronic and lifelong. While the everyday person may not be able to see these disabilities, they still affect...
The JMF Pets
There are few things in life better than the love of a furry friend. For this week's blog, we wanted to highlight some of the beloved pets of JMF - featuring the cute critters of our staff and Board of Directors. JMF STAFF Jane Seib Curriculum Manager "This is Harry...
Poetry to Ponder
There is a great deal of beauty and power in words that are well said. There is a reason we all seem to know to take "the road less traveled," the romantic urge to "compare thee to a summer's day," or that the raven says "Nevermore". I had a teacher in sixth grade...
Meditation II: A Motivational Guide to Unlocking the Magic of Mindfulness
Hello again. Welcome back to your journey of meditation with your guide: JMF. If you have not already done so, I would suggest taking a moment to go and read or review the first part of this series, linked here. This time, we are going to dig a bit deeper into the...