“Take rest; a field that has rested gives a beautiful crop.” -Ovid Fallowing is a farming practice whereby a field is left unsown for a period of time to let the soil recover its nutrients and restore its moisture content. This recovery time later allows that same soil to grow a larger and better cropContinueContinue reading “Monday Meditation: Lie Fallow”
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Monday Meditation: A New Year Rest
“Rest when you are weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work.” -Ralph Marston December used to be an exciting month, a tiring one, but one filled with the energy of holiday electricity. The final week of the year used to be a time when I wouldContinueContinue reading “Monday Meditation: A New Year Rest”
Monday Meditation: Rest.
“Take rest; a field that has rested gives a beautiful crop.” -Ovid A holiday shrouded in grief can range from tiring to exhausting. As we slide into the next new year, remember to rest. As we recover from the emotional turmoil holidays can bring, remember to rest. Give yourself a break. Take time for yourself:ContinueContinue reading “Monday Meditation: Rest.”
Monday Meditation: A Chance to Renew
“Problems can be experienced as…a chance for renewal rather than stress.”-Marilyn Ferguson January 1 may be a fresh start for the calendar, but grief-related stress and issues don’t get the same consideration. Grief rolls over from year to year, and whatever has accumulated over time continues to expand. This produces stress and perhaps a desireContinueContinue reading “Monday Meditation: A Chance to Renew”
Monday Meditation: A Time for Reflection
“It is only by reflecting on the past that one can create a better future.”-Rithy Panh This is the last week of the 2020. What a year it has been. Many people suffered losses this year. On average fifty-six million people die a year (according to the World Death Clock). That leaves a lot ofContinueContinue reading “Monday Meditation: A Time for Reflection”
Monday Meditation: Self-Mastery
Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.-Lao Tzu The new year brings resolution fever. People create lists of habits they would like to break or new things they would like to do. However, these lists may not help those recovering from loss. What might grievers resolve to do in new years? Perhaps oneContinueContinue reading “Monday Meditation: Self-Mastery”
Monday Meditation: New Year Goals
This New Year set personal goals.