I snapped this photo because I was in complete awe of the size of the links in these chains. Almost instantly I could feel this heaviness and my thoughts went to how people live life bound by “chains” they have wrapped themselves in. I Can’t… I Am Not____… I Don’t Deserve It… The limited beliefs […]
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Hope is defined as a feeling or a desire for a positive outcome. Often our sense of hope is backed with an expectation that whatever it is we are wanting is indeed attainable. At other times, our hope for something is more of a wish easily undermined by a fear that the end result is […]
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It is not uncommon to experience sleep disturbances following the death of a loved one or suffering a significant loss. People will tell you that the nights are the hardest. I certainly found this to be true after my husband died and as I struggled to cope with other losses in life. When my husband […]
Read More...In memory of the lives lost in 9/11. God bless each and every one of them. WE REMEMBER THEM ~Author Unknown In the rising of the sun and in its going down, we remember them; In the blowing of the sun and the peace of summer, we remember them; In the rustling of the […]
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I am a Certified Journal to the Self Instructor. I am not consistent about keeping a journal anymore, but I do use the techniques for myself to work through issues in life, to focus on goals, and to create my future. I also use journal writing techniques with clients. The benefits of journaling are phenomenal. […]
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There are times when our story with other is done. It’s over and time to move on. Having said that, ending a relationship is not always easy, yet, it may be necessary. Even when the ending is by mutual consent, it still can leave you feeling raw and wounded. It is not uncommon after an […]
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There is nothing that cracks the foundation of one’s life as experiencing the death of a loved one does. It leaves us feeling completely exposed, terrified, lonely, and overwhelmed. One part of life that is often shaken is our confidence. Confidence is defined as having faith in someone or something. Having confidence enables us to […]
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Why do weekend mornings and coffee go together so well? It’s like a little piece of heaven to slow things down and enjoy some time to relax with a good cup of coffee, a good book, or good company. It’s something that we take for granted; however, when life has been turned upside down and […]
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You do not have to forget your loved one. In fact, it’s far healthier to allow yourself to remember them and the wonderful memories you made together. However, it may feel strange when the birthday of a deceased loved one rolls around for the first time. You may feel a desire to acknowledge them […]
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Following the death of a loved one, it is not uncommon to have thoughts about whether you want to go on living or not. These are fleeting thoughts… they come and go and are expressed in ways like: “I don’t know if I can go on.” “What’s the point of living?” “Life makes no sense […]
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It is an honor to share my journey through grief with you. Although my story is that ~ my story~ it is important for me to acknowledge that many people shared in the losses that I share here. Each of us had a different experience and each of us grieved and mourned in a unique way. While I empathize and truly shared in the pain of others who were also affected by these tragedies, I can only speak for myself and share... READ MORE