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The Simple Joys

This is my friend Laura from western Nebraska. By day she is a Director of Nursing at a regional hospital, by night she is a wife, grandmother, rancher, farmer and artist—and all around AWESOME person!

Laura reached out to let me know that calving season is almost over.  The calves are bouncing around the pasture chasing and frolicking while their tired mothers remain dutifully watchful for threats like coyotes and mountain lions.

She tells me, “Lisa, the calves are so beautiful with their fuzzy black fur shining in the sun. I just want to capture this moment.”  And she does, through photography, paintings and other art.  More importantly, she’s captured the joy of the memory in her own mind and shared it with me.

Laura is a great teacher.  She knows how to embrace a moment and emblazon it on her brain.  Laura can recall that moment later to refresh herself.  I envy her skill.  She teaches me to slow down a little, rejoice in the simple joys and celebrate the small victories.  She sees the good in all people. She has a beautiful spirit and I’m better for knowing her.

Like Laura, we THRIVE if we make deposits in our emotional bank accounts by stopping to inhale and embrace simple joys—like baby calves being born, a cup of coffee with a friend, a small gift from our loved one.  And then, when it feels like the world is conspiring against us, we can access those positive memories and know that whatever negative circumstance life delivers us, it’s temporary.  And JOY will come again.

This week I challenge you to be mindful.  Go in search of simple joys.  And as you find them, be WITH that joy so it becomes a happy memory.

Thank you all, so much, for the support you give to our work – as donors, volunteers and members of our “Family.” I cannot begin to express the amount of joy I receive as I learn of the progress our clients are making because of the help you make possible.  I think I’ll just sit with that for a bit.

Have a terrific remainder of the week.  You are LOVED!

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We're Radiant Health.

As of January 18, 2023, Grant Blackford Mental Health and Family Services Society, two organizations that merged in April 2022, rebranded under the unified name Radiant Health.

We’re excited for you to meet the new us, and to get a chance to help work together on the new you.

How we help.

When you’re in the middle of it, addiction can feel like a dead-end road. We know for certain that it isn’t. Just like any mental health challenge, addiction is an obstacle on our path. And, with some innovation and hardwork, we can work our way around it. On the other side of that obstacle is a bright future with healthy relationships, purpose-driven life, and a profound joy that’s been missing for all too long.

What do we mean?

Like so many things, mental health is passed down through families. Through behaviors, mirroring, and conditioning, we learn so much of what we know from those closest to us. Oftentimes that’s for the better, sometimes it’s not. At Radiant Health, we’re here to help ensure that your family makes purpose and joy as hereditary as any trait you might pass down to future generations. With a bit of hard word, together, we can make joy run in your family. 

What is Better?

Better ≠ perfect. Better means a path of continuous improvement; of evolution. When we focus on getting 1% better, 1% brighter every single day., we’re able to see the joy in the moment, while feeling the pride that comes with taking the reins over your life and working hard on yourself.  Here at Radiant, to focus on your future, we move towards it one achievable step at a time. 

What is Better Care?

When we talk about “brighter, better care” through our specialized services it boils down to 3 simple ideas. First, better care is safer care. Our facilities and staff are trained and equipped to offer safe, secure facilities during any stay. Second, better care is a respect for dignity. We believe in the dignity of every human being and we treat each person with the same level of respect. Finally, better care is the pursuit of purpose. Our treatment is designed with the firm belief that every person has purpose and, through it, finds joy.

What to Expect?

At Radiant Health you can expect a warmth and cheer that are rare in the mental health space. We believe firmly that the commitment to mental health is a commitment to finding purpose, but also discovering joy in the pursuit of it. Walking through our doors is a simple and transparent process. You’ll begin with an initial consultation with our expert staff, developing a blueprint, and taking that first step towards incremental improvement.