Be the Light Bread Co.

07/07/2025

Mental Health relapses happen, it doesn’t mean all your healing is thrown away. Accept what comes up and remember allowing yourself to feel, even the uncomfortable, is part of the process. If you or someone you know struggles with depression, educate yourself on ways to cope with it until that imbalance can be fully and properly treated.

Next week’s topic: Social Media and It’s Impact on your Mental Health

06/30/2025

Based on a study conducted by Columbia University it’s apparent that the benefits of providing mental health services in schools is worth having the discussion. We have nurses, counselors and athletic trainers for our youth’s health, it’s time we put more into their MENTAL health.

Food for thought: Their brains are as important (if not more) than their knees and ankles, no?

Next week’s topic: How to Cope with Tough Depression Days

06/25/2025

Have you tried our homemade sandwich bread yet?? Upgrade you and/or your kiddos lunchbox with Be the Light Bread Co.’s number one selling product. Our bread is made with only SIX all-organic ingredients. Not to mention, our bread includes local raw honey which is proven to improve seasonal allergies.

Plain Loaf: $12
Inclusions Loaf: $16

Contact Lauren at 903-314-3010 TODAY to place an order!

06/23/2025

June is Men’s Mental Health Month.
58% of men nationally think that society expects them to only be emotionally strong and not show any weakness. 49% of men feel more depressed than they admit.

Showing emotions does not equal weakness, and studies actually tend to prove just that. Let’s start the conversation and create a culture that normalizes asking for help, no matter who it is.

Men:
Your feelings DO matter.
Your emotions SHOULD be felt.
Your feelings ARE valid.
You are ALLOWED to ask for help.

Next week’s topic: The Benefits of School-Based Mental Health Services

06/18/2025

Y’all voted, we have delivered. Peach was the highest favored “summer flavor” from our poll a couple weeks ago! We’ve been workshopping some recipes and have a NEW SUMMER SPECIAL!

Peach Cinnamon Rolls are now available in a 1/2 dozen or full dozen. If cinnamon rolls aren’t your jam, ask us about our now available Peach Poptarts!

Contact Lauren at 903-314-3010 to place your order before July is all booked.

06/16/2025

How we react to discussions about mental health, how we treat individuals who have mental health struggles and the words we say to them could determine someone’s fate. Even if you don’t understand someone else’s mental health crises, it does not mean it isn’t their reality.

Having empathy is free. Taking the time to educate yourself on ways you can help those around you who face mental health struggles is free and these days, frankly necessary. You could save a life.

Next week’s topic: Men’s Mental Health

06/03/2025

Local Habit is an act of rebellion.

Where most places want you in and out,
Hit the drive-through,
“Next, please.”

Local Habit says,
“Come in and sit down.
Let us take care of you,
Live life here.”

Where everywhere else is all about
hurry, hurry, hurry,
go, go, go.

Local Habit says,
“Stop here and slow down for a second.
Rest your weary bones.
Recharge your spirit.”

We know life is moving fast…

But in todays fast paced world, taking a sip in a cozy seat and allowing yourself to stop is the best way take back control.

It’s an act of rebellion.

Saying,
“I won’t let my busy life get in the way of me living.”

Even if it’s only for a few minutes…
Stop in and slow down.

Defy culture and drink Local Habit.
We’ll see you this week. ✌️

06/03/2025

It’s Mental Health Monday, and I know this week we have a LONG one, but I do hope you will take the time to educate yourself, it just might save a CHILD’s life.

Mental health disorders, suicidal thoughts and attempts, and the stigma society puts on those who do seek help, are at an all time high in today’s youth nationwide.

Factors driving the mental health crisis in youth today are wide-ranging and extremely nuanced, often creating the illusion of a lack of severity and a simple way out. Social media is not the only one to blame either, according to a study done by Mental Health America in 2022.

Awareness of mental health warning signs, ways to get accessible care, and methods to engage in honest conversations with loved ones go a long way in helping young people feel seen, respected, and loved as they navigate strong and overwhelming emotions and environments. It creates an environment where we can all count on each other to protect the youth in a world saturated with information and social stimulation that’s difficult to filter and ignore.

1 in 7 children aged 3-17 are diagnosed with a mental health condition. Studies show mental health declines are more prevalent in those children who are older, BUT a child’s susceptibity to being diagnosed begins as early as age 3. How we as adults, community-wide, choose to react and interact with children as toddlers can make them more prone to anxiety, depression and behavior disorders once they’re teens. It’s on us to be emotionally intelligent and educate ourselves on mental health care.

Su***de is the 8th leading cause of death in children aged 5-11, it is currently THE SECOND leading cause of death for children aged 10-14. 25% of ALL pediatric deaths in the United States are from su***de. A child’s mental health is JUST AS IMPORTANT as their physical health, and it’s about time we as a community, as a society, as a nation start intentionally acting like it.

Take a few minutes out of each day to be still with your own thoughts and to check in on yourself, your family, your peers, and ANYBODY who’s going through a difficult time. How can you be the light in someone’s life this week?

Next week’s topic: How to Properly Respond When Someone Talks to You About Their Mental Health

05/28/2025

It’s a terribly sad day when this community loses one of their own, su***de is a tragedy that affects a multitude on the daily. In the time it took us to make this post, an estimated 7 people attempted/completed su***de. It’s time for an active and intentional change.

Praying for peace and guidance for this family and all those involved. Be the Light Bread Co. will be donating 10% of all orders in the month of June to the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention in memory of this precious soul.

The national federal su***de crisis hotline is available 24/7, 365 just dial 988 to speak with a trusted professional.

How can you be the light for someone in your community today?

UPDATE: 5/28/25 at 7:30p - We have been able to identify the man and have notified his family. Please keep them in your thoughts during this very difficult time.

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We have some tragic news to share with you.

A man died after apparently hanging himself from the metal supports for the Interstate 30 signs at Richmond Road this morning. Passersby who first saw him tried desperately to get him down but couldn’t do it before it was too late.

Our detectives and crime scene investigators are currently on scene and working to identifying him and figure out what happened.

05/27/2025

Our NEW menu item… STUFFED BAGEL BITES!

These are available in a variety of flavors and fillings. Reminder, if there’s a flavor combo you’re interested in, but dont see… We do take requests!

1/2 Dozen: $10 / Dozen: $20 / Sampler Box: $15

For more info, or to place an order, contact Be the Light Bread Co. at 903-314-3010. Lauren is already booking into LATE June, so get your orders in while spots are available!

05/26/2025

The words you say daily have been scientifically shown to directly affect the habitual mindset that your brain follows. Speak kindly, speak positively, speak intentionally, and watch your mental health begin to mend and flourish. Educating ourselves on how to keep our mental health in check, and our mental peace in tact, is just one of a multitude of ways we can take care of our brains. The brain is the most important organ in the body, why wouldn’t we care for it just as we do the rest of the body?

Next week’s topic: The Importance of Removing the Stigma Around Mental Health in regard to Children.

05/26/2025

Freedom didn’t come wrapped in a bow — it came draped in a flag and was paid for in the ultimate sacrifice. Let us remember to honor those brave women and men who gave their lives for our freedom, as well as their families who have faced that sacrifice every day since.

Su***de is the leading cause of death in veterans. Be the Light Bread Co. would like to challenge those in our community to take today to focus on honoring those who sacrificed and supporting their families, educate yourself on su***de prevention in veterans and be the light for someone else today. For more information, visit news.va.gov/su***deprevention.

Wishing everyone a safe day filled with remembrance and good company!