“I took a deep breath and listened to the old bray of my heart. I am. I am. I am.” -Sylvia Plath In grief, especially in the early days, a chaotic whirlwind swoops in and creates emotional confusion and mental anguish. Though it fades over (a lot of) time, this whirlwind can return without warning,ContinueContinue reading “Monday Meditation: A Deep Breath”
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Monday Meditation: A Calming Place
“A calming place, where you can go to escape it all and just focus on your body, is so wonderful to have.”-Mary Helen Bowers To focus on yourself, on your self-care, and on your body’s needs, you must have a calming place to which you can retreat. However, ongoing pandemic restrictions make this difficult. ThisContinueContinue reading “Monday Meditation: A Calming Place”
7 Ways to Cultivate Inner Stillness While Grieving in Isolation
Cultivating inner stillness while grieving during a pandemic is difficult. However, finding stillness is necessary when processing grief and adapting to post-loss life. One way to approach the search for stillness is by taking a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday work and home responsibilities. When you are sheltering-in-place during a pandemic, thereContinueContinue reading “7 Ways to Cultivate Inner Stillness While Grieving in Isolation”