One of my all-time favorite movies is The Muppet Movie, and yes, it still is at my big age! Kermit is the epitome of great leadership… well, at least among his peers in this movie. There’s a running gag in the film where someone shows up in a scene and says something about being lost (in the sense of location), and Kermit or someone else would ask, “Have you tried Hare Krishna?” This joke always cracked me up as a kid, and it still does now.

However, nowadays, when I’m feeling lost or anyone else for that matter, no one asks, “Have you tried therapy?” It still feels taboo for some. Not for me, because I’m very bold, and I make it known that I love therapy. However, I can sense the vibes of a person and often avoid asking that question outright.

Why is it that therapy is frequently spoken about in the media these days, yet it’s still hard to mention or suggest to family members or loved ones that this might be an avenue they should explore? It’s perplexing that while mental health awareness has grown, there’s still a reluctance to openly discuss therapy as a solution.

Therapy should be as commonly promoted as going for an annual physical. Just as doctors routinely ask about our physical health, mental health check-ins should be a regular part of our healthcare conversations. After all, taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our bodies.

We need to normalize therapy and make it a regular part of our self-care routine. It’s time to break the stigma and embrace the benefits of talking to a professional. Let’s make therapy as mainstream as getting a yearly check-up, because mental health matters just as much as physical health.

So next time you or someone you know is feeling lost, consider suggesting therapy. It’s not a sign of weakness but a step towards self-awareness and growth. And who knows, maybe someday asking “Have you tried therapy?” will be as common as asking “Have you tried Hare Krishna?” in the Muppet universe.