5 Stages Of Grief – Why Everyone Grieves Differently (2019 Edition)
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…
Relaxation Breathing — 3 Tips to Help You Cope During Vulnerable Times
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
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…
National Father-Daughter Take A Walk Day
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…
Can Yoga Help You Heal Emotionally?
Can Yoga Help You Heal Emotionally? “The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well.” – Hippocrates Childhood Resilience and Suppression Throughout my career in education, I’ve seen a lot of children who have suffered through unimaginable circumstances. Lately,…
What Is Happiness?
What Is Happiness? “What do you wish for most?” “Happiness.” “What does happiness look like?” “I want to wake up with a smile on my face and share my life with the people I love.” This short conversation with a friend led me to wonder,…
Why We Should Honor The Good Fathers
“A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” – Billy Graham I didn’t have the good fortune of being raised by an honorable father. Sometimes, life doesn’t give us what we…
Life Is Too Short Not To Live Your Best One
Having a “Thirty-Life Crisis” “Thirty-life crisis” was the term my coworker gave me. I was not young enough to have a quarter-life crisis, and hopefully not near middle-aged. Recently, I felt I had done nothing noteworthy in my life. What had I actually completed in…
I Miss Someone I’ve Never Met
“The friends I have never met. My Friends online. It’s strange to have a friend that you have never hugged, shook their hand or looked into their eyes. But you have been touched by their soul, seen the good in their heart and felt the…
Take A Chance: Reconnect With Old Friends
Take A Chance: Reconnect With Old Friends A Familiar Name Appeared in My LinkedIn Inbox When I saw the message on LinkedIn, my heart filled with joy. It was from a good friend who I’d lost touch with. Sometimes, we’re not even sure how it…
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