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“Making Mobiles” by Karolina Merska: An artist’s manual on how to create beautiful Polish pajaki -
“Hands Up to the Sky” by Michael Franti & Spearhead: A surprisingly upbeat song about acknowledging both loss and the beauty of life -
Coping With Election Grief: While half of Americans are celebrating, the other half are in mourning
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Tag Archives: Nature
Our Monthly Tip: Bring Friends and Family to Your Loved One’s Favorite Place in Nature
Honor your loved one's memory by gathering in their favorite place outdoors
Our Tip of the Month: Many people find comfort and peace in nature. Oftentimes a specific beach, forest, National Park or hiking trail is a person’s sanctuary during stressful times. After a loved one dies, bringing a group of family … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Tips
Tagged Beach, Grief, Hike, Hiking, Hiking Trail, Memorial Service, Nature, Outdoor activity, Outdoors
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“The function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.”
- Jack London
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Tagged American Author, American literature, author quotes, exist, Existence, Jack London, Life, Nature, time
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“White Owl Flies Into and Out of the Field” by Mary Oliver
Contemplating the choice of ecstatic surrender at the moment of death
Mary Oliver is a contemporary anglophone poet beloved by many for her universally resonant contemplations drawing on metaphors from the natural world. Many of her poems are suffused with humbleness, gratitude, and wonder, placing death at the center of a … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Practice Left Nostril Breathing to Calm a Grieving Body and Mind
Use the ancient science of Kundalini Yoga to reduce grief-related stress
Our Weekly Tip: Grief is mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually complex, but the way we take care of ourselves during this tender time doesn’t need to be. The ancient holistic science of Kundalini Yoga includes a left-nostril breathing technique called … Continue reading
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To those who see” by Gwen Frostic
Inspiring poetry about nature for those exiting the grieving process or seeking a bereavement gift
I ask myself why have I not shared this small poetry book “To Those Who See” by Gwen Frostic with you, my readers? Simply put, it’s my most treasured book. And treasures are to be hidden, aren’t they? the winds blow … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Ber, Bereavement, Bereavement Book, Bereavement Gift, Block-Prints, Book Review, Grieving Process, Gwen Frostic, Michigan, Mid-Century, Mid-Century Book, Nature
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The Womb Coffin
Project Womb combines ingenuity and beautiful design to help you create the perfect legacy
The Womb Coffin was conceived by designer Diddo as part of Project Womb, a project designed to address the aesthetics of the afterlife. The project brings the conversation about death and the memories of a lost loved one into the same realm … Continue reading
