Ride the Wave

Let's Stick 2gether Campaign, "Ride the Wave."

“Live Well” was the message at Thursday’s Mental Health Fair at Fairmount Park in Riverside.  Women Wonder Writers joined the Children’s zone on a beautiful sunny day, exhibiting its Authentic Self Artwork and inviting attendees to participate in their Let’s Get 2gether Sticky Note Art Campaign.  Children and adults were attracted to the sea of blue sticky notes, which were arranged into a big ocean wave.  A poem written by Women Wonder Writers set the tone:

Our minds are like the ocean,

Bringing unexpected weather,

And the calm before the storm.

Together we'll try & navigate

Like captains of the sean,

Surfers riding waves,

And fish avoiding predators.

Understanding our minds

Helps us save our 

sandcastles from the tide,

And prepare us for the storm.

Attendees were asked to write how they believed our minds are like the ocean.   “Our thoughts are like waves because our brain never stops going,” read one note.  “Ride the wave to get peace of mind” and quotes of encouragement filled other notes.  Children drew waves, palm trees and birds.  Other descriptive words, such as “wonderous, magical, beautiful and peaceful,” drew analogies between our minds and the ocean.  Attendees struggling with mental health hurdles were inspired to share their stories and write down words of wisdom. 

By the end of the day, a beautiful wave adorned a 24 by 36 inch board and the message was clear: Many of us struggle with mental health issues.  But understanding our minds will help us ride the waves.  Thank you Riverside County Department of Mental Health for sponsoring a wonderful day and helping us discover the wonder of our minds.

Fairmount Park Mental Health Day