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Forest Bathing Eases Grief by Soaking in Nature:
Mindfulness and a leisurely pace are key elements of the practice -
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
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Tag Archives: folk tales about death
The Ultimate Trickster God Faces Death
How African folklore dealt with slavery and hardship
By far the most iconic character in traditional African folktales is Anansi, the trickster spider god. His wit and charm got him out of thousands of seemingly impossible situations, which earned him a place in nearly every story told by … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Africa, Anansi, Asante, Atlantic Slave Trade, Death, folk tales, folk tales about death, Folklore, Ghana, Jamaica, Spider, spider god, Spider web
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