It is so interesting how grief appears in my conversations with friends, family and colleagues. I called Heather Michet on a sunny January afternoon because she is the Songstress for the May 10, [...]
Are You Keeping the Next Door Shut? “By accepting fear in our life, we automatically allow it to rule over us” ― Sunday Adelaja Easter Sunday brought tears. I had not planned on allowing a day of [...]
What in you is rising today? “Fear is a messenger and I want to receive its true communication. I’ve had to learn to be kinder to myself when I feel fear. Compassion when it rises up, [...]
Nature Reveals Hope There was never a night or a problem that could defeat a sunrise or hope. -Bernard Williams So here you are, mourning, missing and focused on your loss. And those who care [...]
Your Mind Matters Over and over it is the judgmental, twisted thoughts that keep us from listening to our grief and its emotions. The thought: “I can’t ever feel happy again. It is [...]
Is this you? Feeling bone-tired weary? Fatigue is usually part of the grieving process. Overwhelming, off the charts tiredness. An emotional rollercoaster. Constant highs and lows that wear you [...]
The Dreaded Death Day Anniversary I recently received this question: What are your suggestions as the first anniversary of my mother’s death is approaching? This month’s focus is on [...]
Loss is a Natural Part of Life What is Loss? A simple search reveals: “The state or feeling of grief when deprived of someone or something of value.” Grief, we know is the natural [...]
What is Intentional Grieving? “Who in the world would want to grieve intentionally”, a former client asked me when I inquired about this concept. “Come on now, really?” [...]
Three Common Elements Yoga, Tango and Grief have grounding, trustworthy connection and community in common. We stand with our bare feet on the floor in yoga feeling the big toe, little toe, heel [...]
