Mindset Revolution: Resources

This term and topic of discussion is defined as the use or imposition of spiritual tools or doctrine to making individuals question their reality in attempt to exert power. This is a form of manipulation used to shame individuals into submission, and of which can and is usually adjoined with other forms of abuse.

Within religious and spiritual circles, it is common to be prescribed prayer, meditation or other rituals as the cure to depression. Although improved wellbeing from practicing meditation and ritual prayers have been observed this advice could have adverse effects. As many individuals ...
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Mental health is an essential component of overall well-being. Western/traditional medical approaches to mental health, such as medication and therapy, have been widely accepted and utilized. In recent times, there has been a growing interest in holistic approaches to mental health. Holistic approaches focus on treating the person as a whole, including physical, emotional, social, and spiritual factors that may affect mental health. Since, there has been a surge of interest in holistic approaches to mental health, including mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and other complementary therapies, this...
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by Katy Rubin, Charlie, Juliet, Lee and Ummay, with Niamh Carroll (42nd Street) and Ryan Gilmartin (Youth Focus North West)

A film by Joanne Parker on the Legislative Process from our last project, Optimistic Minds

Young people are not just sitting around waiting to be able to vote; they can have a direct impact on politics and policymaking, through participatory democracy. What’s more, young people are not just participants in these processes; they can and should also take the lead. What does it feel like to transition from being a participant to being a facilitator of participatory democracy?

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Video by Lee Kahlo (Mindset Revolution researcher/ filmmaker)

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Aadapted for Mindset Revolution; inspired by a session with the Digital Participation group, looking at logo and website write up.

We are involved researchers,

And we stoppeth the team of IT,

'By thy skills of art and coding,

we stopp'st to evaluate thee.'

Website copy we have applied,

And seen the words therein.

The words are set, images were vet,

A platform they are developin'.

The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost

Adapted for Mindset Revolution; inspired by a session of the Legislative ...
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