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.
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 I’m…
Special Keepsakes To Remember Your Pets “When I look into the eyes of an animal, I do not see an animal. I see a living being. I see a friend. I feel a soul.” – Anthony Douglas Williams I remember leaving the vet’s office after…
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…
Grief And Anger: The Second Stage Of Grief Sometimes, anger just feels good. Sadness feels out of control; anger feels like we’re in control. Lashing out, sitting with seething emotion, and not caring about the repercussions feels empowering and righteous. I sometimes wonder if that’s…
Focusing On Myself In My Early Twenties What will be your Everdays? What will be the legacy you leave behind? If you asked me this question when I was in my 20s, my answer would have been much different than it is today. In my…
National Father-Daughter Take a Walk Day As a young girl who lacked a father figure, I would have embraced this beautiful day. The idea of taking a walk in nature with my dad while sharing stories about life and seeking his advice would have made…
Pay Attention To Your Wishes – Both For Life and For Death In dreams, the real hopes and possibilities of the dreamer, not idle wishes alone, are given body and force in order to move us to creative action. After all, the wish is father…
