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The Spiritual Symbolism of Cardinals:
Many believe that the bright red birds indicate the death of a loved one -
Meaning-Focused Grief Therapy: Imaginal Dialogues with the Deceased:
Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD, explains this process in a Q&A ahead of a workshop he will co-present in April -
Flawed Kidney Function Test Discriminated Against Black Patients:
Race-based criteria has been removed from kidney functioning tests
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Tag Archives: Ancestral roots
Kintsugi: Finding Beauty in Brokenness
Japanese ceramic art tradition highlights history and celebrates imperfection
The 15th century Japanese art of “Kintsugi” (golden joinery) or “Kintsukuroi” (golden repair) involves the mending of shattered ceramics with “urushi” lacquer and powdered metal — most commonly gold. The central philosophy of Kintsugi is that an object is made … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Include Ancient Ancestral Practices in Funeral or Memorial Services
Ancestral practices tie the living to the dead across time and place
Our Tip of the Week: In this age of secular dying and grieving, many people struggle to find meaningful ways of memorializing their loved ones that don’t lean on a superficial spirituality or empty platitudes. If this resonates with you, … Continue reading