"Share a Smile and Share the Cure"
The most important element in recovery from mental illness is for sufferers as well as friends, family, and the community to understand that mental illness is a treatable and even curable disease. Too often, victims of this debilitating disease lack the resources needed to ensure proper diagnosis and recovery. More importantly the need to raise public awareness is imperative. With few exceptions, sufferers of mental illness are intelligent, (often brilliant), creative, talented, and of course extremely lovable individuals. Medical treatments such as cognitive therapy, talk therapy, and prescription medications are only a part of the cure. The most important aspect of recovery is that a patient has loving support and encouragement from friends and family members.
Aside from love and understanding, Looney Ben operates on the premise that "Laughter is the best medicine". "Share a Smile and Share the Cure". Our goal is to help raise public awareness of the facts about mental illness. We donate funds for scientific research into the causes of mental illness and to discover more effective treatments. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of our products is donated to this cause in an effort to provide treatment options and medication to those in need.If you would like to join us to "Help Fight Mental Illness", please take the time to browse our product line or make a donation through PayPal. You have our guarantee that no administrative fees or operating costs are paid for through donations. 100% of all donations go to benefit the mentally ill.
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About the IrisThe Iris got its name from the mythological Greek goddess Iris, goddess of the rainbow, emotions, and travel. She is regarded as the messenger of the gods and to humankind. The name Iris also means "eye of heaven". Iris delivers her messages from the eye of heaven by the arc of the rainbow. Iris is also the name given for the center of your eye. This means that within each of us dwells a piece of heaven.
The Iris is a symbol of idea and message. The three leaves of the Iris represent faith, wisdom, and valor. For centuries, Indian and Egyptian cultures have used the flower in art to depict life and resurrection. It is said to signify perfection, light, and life. Many cultures, including military divisions of the United States, have used the Iris as a symbol of royalty, heraldry, heroism, power, and strength. Joan of Arc carried a banner bearing this French royal emblem into battle as a symbol of God's blessing.
Through your trials and triumphs, within you dwells strength, valor (courage), faith (hope), and wisdom. You are a symbol of all of these things. Through recovery (resurrection), you have new life, light, and a message to carry. May God watch over you and bless you in your journey and service to yourself and to others.
Send Blue Irises.