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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: poet
“The Cancer Journals,” by Audre Lorde
The poet's experiences with breast cancer, mastectomy sugery and coming to terms with her diagnosis
“The Cancer Journals” by Audre Lorde is an extremely personal account of one woman’s experience with breast cancer and the plethora of emotions that accompany a cancer diagnosis. The book weaves her personal journal entries together with a more traditional … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Audre Lorde, breast cancer, Cancer, Lending Insight, Lesbian, Mastectomy, poet, Poetry, The Cancer Journals, tumor
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“Death comes not to the living soul, nor age to the loving heart.”
- Phoebe Cary
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Tagged Heart, Love, Phoebe Cary, poet, Poetry about Death, Quotes about Death, Quotes about Life, Saying About Death
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“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
- Mary Oliver
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Tagged Hope, Life, Mary Oliver, Peace, poet, Poetry, Quote, Quotes about Life, Quotes About Living
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A Little One Still Loved
Stephanie Paige Cole’s bereavement of a stillborn daughter blossoms into expression and compassion
Imagine preparing for the birth of your new baby with all the joy and anticipation of this new being in your life. Sweet reminders of her arrival turn up throughout your home in soft and cheerful colors: a stroller, blankets, … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Bereavement, Grief, Grieving Mother, guidance, poet, stigma, stillbirth, Stillborn, support
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