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When overwhelming loss comes to us, such as a disaster or multiple losses in a short period of time, our capacity to respond can be devastated. It leaves us feeling powerless, frightened, vulnerable, and drifting …
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The longest night of the year is an opportunity to grieve your deep losses of the year. Many faith communities have held a service for this night to not only mark the solstice, but to …
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Thanksgiving is a time to pause and reflect on the many blessings we enjoy. Here in Southern California, we have so much to be thankful for: from the stunning sunsets over the Pacific Ocean to …
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It’s often said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and few things illustrate this better than truly iconic images. Think, for example, of the famous photograph of American soldiers planting the flag on …
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After Annie Anna Quindlen https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/after-annie-anna-quindlen/1143644650 Your absence has gone through me Like thread through a needle. Everything I do is stitched with its color. – W. S. Merwin This superscript for the book describes Anna …
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By: Ellen Sabin and ______________ The authors of this book are Ellen Sabin and anyone else who is working on it to remember the person who died. It is a joint project that provides an …
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Love. That four letter word which has been the subject of countless songs, books, poems, and movies. It’s the central message of the great faiths of the world and something Psychology Today calls a force …
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On the night of October 31, millions of youngsters will dress up in a wide variety of costumes with the hopes and dreams of collecting mounds of tasty treats on their annual pilgrimage of trick …
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Grief and travel may seem like an unlikely combination, but when approached with intention and compassion (especially for yourself), they can intertwine to create a healing experience. You can navigate the summer season with resilience …
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Grief is an inevitable part of the human experience, and its impact can be both emotionally and physically overwhelming. While there is no easy solution to the pain of losing a loved one or experiencing …
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