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Hi there,
I hope you are enjoying (or at least tolerating) the long days of summer: the stickiness, the slowness, the ups and downs.
When we started working on the blog article this month, I was reflecting on social media’s negative impact on me—how it’s amplified my insecurities and often distracted me from quality time with loved ones.
Since then, I have been processing the loss of a beloved colleague. The grief has been challenging, and I have often sought distraction and connection, which are both available through social media use, too. This has underscored the complex role social media plays in our lives.
This month’s blog article explores social media’s benefits and drawbacks and offers practical tips for achieving a more balanced relationship with it.
For those seeking support on this topic or anything else, please reach out to us. You can contact us via email at info@takeroottherapy.com or by phone/text at (323) 388-5578.
Warmly,
Saba Harouni Lurie (she/her/hers)
On The Blog
How Does Social Media Affect Mental Health? Understanding the Impact and Finding Balance
A few months ago, I found myself on Instagram more and more. Yes, I was still using it for our group practice, but also in the evenings instead of taking care of the logistical tasks on my to-do list. I would watch videos of cute animals or people engaging in incredible dance feats, and more and more, these would be interrupted with videos of people sharing their beliefs or informational videos. I also would look at photos of friends or acquaintances, which became a double-edged sword as I learned more about them and simultaneously felt increasingly insecure…
How to Help
We Serve Love, Together.
On the last sunday of every month @WeExploreEarth joins @Here_Love_Matters on Skid Row to feed, dress & gift essential supplies to those in need!
You can join the collective effort to help brighten the day of those in need.
Please RSVP here & DM @Herw_Love_Matters if you’d like to attend to help give out food & donation and/or bring donations 🙂
We hope you can join us in this monthly effort from a place of love!
WHEN:
Sunday, August 25
9:30 – 11am
WHERE:
Meet & Parking: 632 Towne Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021, United States
Community Events
Listen to Music Outside at Sunset in Downtown LA
Listen to Music Outside at Sunset in Downtown LA (presented by Leaving Records, dublab, and Grand Performances) celebrates a local success story of public art made accessible by and for Los Angeles through dedicated collaboration between the city and its artist residents. Featuring live performances by Laraaji & Arji OceAnanda, Low Leaf, and Sharada Shashidhar, this program celebrates the radiant inspiration that Listen to Music is founded on and guided by, as well as the forward looking artists who espouse its boundary defying and multi-generational approach to the development of an all genre ethos of unity and transcendence through music. Bring a picnic and gather with friends and family to enjoy the sounds of this vibrant musical ecosystem.
Saturday, August 10
6 – 10pm
COMMUNITY: yoga + breathwork + meditation
Join our $6 Saturday 60-minute yoga, breathwork, and meditation class, COMMUNITY, led by Carli Michelle, the founder of Meditation Circle. Through dynamic flows, deep breathing exercises, and guided meditation, find stillness and calm.
WHEN:
The event will take place every Saturday in August
9:30 – 10:30am
WHERE:
Flow Healing Body & Soul
2061 West Jefferson Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90018
Featured Publications
How to cope when Lana Del Ray’s “Summertime Sadness” feels all too real
featuring Saba Harouni Lurie
Awkward! How Do I Start a Conversation at an Event Where I Don’t Know Anyone?
featuring Saba Harouni Lurie
