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As a muralist, it is my job to tell the most complete story in one single illustration, and this image is about the “heart” of Bakersfield, and the residential community members that live in this central location.

Mental Health is a part of our overall well-being. Mental/emotional stress effects the physical body in many ways, so to practice self-care is to be taking preventative measures to maintain your physical health and be in a healthy head space to receive others who may need you.

One woman stands as a individual to remind us the only person we have control over is ourselves; and it is our responsibility to strive to be as mentally and physically healthy for ourselves, first.