If you’ve been on a country drive lately, you likely noticed all the newborn calves dotting the fields. I never tire of watching them skip around on spindly legs. And I laugh out loud as they dash to visit a fellow playmate. But then race back to mother’s side at the...
A beautiful heartfelt piece on Platitudes of bereavement from Brian Brown originally composed in 2015 but modified and expanded upon today: Platitudes… those little things that we say. Oftentimes they spill out of our mouths when we don’t know WHAT to...
Darkness can feel like it’s closing in when we grieve. If you’re new to grief, there’s a whole process between loss, light, and letting go when loved ones are gone. Grief is an emotional process. The rawness, fragility, utter confusion, and fatigue are part of the...
This past year of pandemic lock-downs and isolation have emphasized the importance of touch. Especially for the lonely, isolated, and grieving. Because touchless carwashes are great – but not for humans. As a Rubenfeld Synergist, I’ve seen the power of touch to...
These days, everything seems intensified. People are easily triggered. Fear, anger, anxiety, and grief come pouring out at the drop of a dime. People need a compassionate listening heart and ear. That’s how you survive a grief storm. Stay open to your grief and...
When someone we know loses a loved one, we want to give a condolence card. Unfortunately, we’re grief-illiterate. Our words and cards often aren’t as comforting as we intended. Let’s educate ourselves on how to do a better job. I cried when I heard...
