Weekly Newsletters

Our grief might never go away completely, but there comes a time when we can celebrate what we’ve loved, even after it’s gone. Celebrations of what we loved about them, how they touched our lives, how we’re different—different-better—because of them.

It’s a radical experience. We’re often told that we have to work hard, push through the pain or obstacles, and get strong. Maybe not.

For various, not particularly dramatic, reasons, it’s also been a stressful summer. Some of the stressors are related to good things, and some aren’t so good. Some are petty; some are significant. Mostly, it’s life, which comes with good and bad, easy and not so easy.

When our self image changes, what we do—and think and feel—also changes. Making these changes, weathering these storms, is usually much better when we have some sort of assistance.

Today might be just the perfect time to slow down and listen—listen to whatever calls itself to your attention. Listen to what you feel.