One thing in life that is for sure is you can’t go back, can’t have a do-over. When dealing with grief for anyone or anything, many of us spend lots of time thinking about the past. We cherish all that was good about our loved ones, and dwell on unpleasant times or things we are […]
When I was a little girl, I loved going to visit my grandmother because she gave me such sweet hugs. She always smelled like her carnation toilet water, and her soft, strong arms made me feel loved and secure. However, she was my only source for hugs. I did not see other people hugging. My […]
I read some sage advice recently that said, “Live every day like it’s your first.” We’ve all heard that phrase using the word last instead of first, but I loved this fresh perspective. My friend Laurelee owns and lives on Leilani Farm Sanctuary on Maui. She invited my group of friends who do watercolor paintings […]
Most of us don’t feel happy all the time, but it is possible. In early grief, we are likely to have feelings like sadness, loneliness, and hopelessness. While that’s not unusual, staying weighed down with these feelings is not in your best interest. The best way to deal with this is to practice good self-care. […]
The first big challenge everyone faces in grief is change. Nothing will ever be the same. When this realization hits, often we become immobilized. We can feel stuck. Decision making can feel beyond our capacity. You may not even realize this is happening, so here is some help. First, explore what you are experiencing. This […]
While grieving, often what we miss the most is the physical presence of a loved one. When that happens, we also deal with what we perceive as the absence of love. Though this may be a feeling you have, know that love always remains. To deal with this, the first thing we can do is […]
I learned about Morning Bliss from singer, songwriter Karen Drucker, and I’m hooked. I am a journal writer and have written in my journal first thing in the morning before I do anything else for years, but this is more! First, if you are not journaling, this is a great time to start. Here are […]
Through the process of grief and the process of life, we often hold ourselves up to the highest standards and goals. While that can be admirable, we often put unrealistic expectations of how fast we will accomplish our desires causing us stress and feelings of defeat or being a failure. That does not serve you. […]
I admit it. I procrastinate. Do you? I have discovered the more time I procrastinate, the less time I have in my life to enjoy and really live. I keep a to-do list mostly because I think if I don’t write it down, I won’t remember to do it. However, the more I write on […]
You have probably discovered by now that grief isn’t something you get over. When someone you love dies, that love stays with you at least for the rest of your life. And that is good. I often hear people say that they lost a loved one, but they aren’t lost. Their essence remains in your […]
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