Jill Carbone is an ESL teacher, mindfulness coach, and freelance writer who is passionate about improving the lives of her students and readers. If 50 teens weren’t enough to keep her alert and firmly attached to the present moment, her two college kids challenge her intellectually with their circular reasoning skills. As a mindfulness coach, Jill believes the world would change for the better if we taught our children how to live, eat, love, and feel mindfully. She actively plays soccer and hockey and enjoys spending time in nature. Catch up with Jill on LinkedIn.
“Guilt isn’t always a rational thing… Guilt is a weight that will crush you whether you deserve it or not.” – Maureen Johnson (Click to Tweet This) Introduction When I think of survivor’s guilt, an image of an angry and despondent Lieutenant Dan from Forrest…
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened. ” – Anatole France (Click to Tweet This) Introduction I’ve noticed my little Shih Tzu is failing. She hides under my bed or stays outside in the rain. When I call for…
“Death is not anyone’s favorite topic…” Introduction My dad lives in northern Minnesota. The summer season is exceptionally short, and the cold is already settling in like a dense, heavy fog even though it is only October. Last summer, my father lost his beloved wife,…
“Life is what you celebrate. All of it. Even its end.” – Joann Harris (Click to Tweet this) Introduction I think most people want to be celebrated at the end of life instead of mourned. It makes sense. By the end, we’ve hopefully survived challenges,…
Introduction This was a difficult summer – 4 deaths in 12 weeks. The ages of the deceased ranged from 26 to 72, and I noticed I felt differently about each passing. That’s the crazy thing about grief; it is as individual and unique as the…
The Brevity of Life I was in Northern Michigan visiting friends a few weeks ago when I noticed the local obituaries flashing across the TV screen. I paused and watched. There was the errant young person who had passed; however, the notices were filled with…
What Is a Mausoleum? According to Wikipedia, a mausoleum is a monument constructed to be an external free-standing building used to house a body of a deceased person or people. One of the most famous mausoleums in the world is the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. Built…
My Loved One Wants to Talk About Pre-Planning Their Funeral Let’s admit it: death is not a well-received topic of conversation. It feels sad, overwhelming, and makes many of us anxious. I’d rather sit in a dentist chair or get poked with a needle than…
Relaxation Breathing Can Help You Find Calm in the Midst of the Storm How often do you really pay attention to your breath? If you did, you might be surprised at the story it tells you. Sometimes I catch myself holding my breath when…
Rainbow Baby — Grieving A Loss While Celebrating New Life A rainbow baby is a name coined for a healthy baby born after losing a baby due to miscarriage, infant loss, stillbirth, or neonatal death. The name “rainbow baby” comes from the idea of a…
