Stop and Smell the Roses and the other Flowers Too

These are times of added stress for most of us. Many of us not only have to worry about our current jobs and classes, but whether the jobs or university positions we are studying for will be there when graduate. There are many different ways of coping with this stress. Mental health services are provided at the Student Mental Health Counseling Center. They are located in A-222. Their phone number is (619) 388-3539.

Another great resource on campus is a meditation session every Friday at 1 pm in room A-15. It is led by Jeff of The Dharma Bums and I think it is part of The Meditation Initiative. This is about a technique and in my experience these classes are non-sectarian and should be fine for followers of most religions. Jeff is also really down to earth. If you have been put off by meditation leaders who seem a little flighty, than give Jeff a try he is the total opposite of that.


The third resource for the stressed out student is the wonderful landscaping at city. Though some of the buildings put off that 60's and 70's institutional ugly, the grounds themselves are beautifully landscaped. And there are many quite areas where you can just sit and catch your thoughts. Just one example is the Clarence Earl Stranfield memorial Australian Fire tree I describe in San Diego Plaques. This beautiful tree is located right outside the Savile Theater. Times may be hard, but at city college there is a lot of help and beauty. It is a safe place to go when you feel overwhelmed.