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- Marker Stones Part III - Integration - ‘Mending the Heart’ - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Ken Matthies“HeartSpun Talk from the Crucible of Experience”© From the life of Ken Matthies - Author, Poet, Real Life Storyteller The third cycle of grief is where the good news of your healing journey finally begins to outweigh the bad news and feelings from your experience of loss, grief and ...
Views: 1074 - Now That You Know About the Marker Stones, What’s Helping You Heal Today? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Ken Matthies“HeartSpun Talk from the Crucible of Experience”© From the life of Ken Matthies - Author, Poet, Real Life Storyteller The journey of your healing from loss, grief and bereavement will continue for you through a lifetime of learning – and from my own experience of having gone through it ...
Views: 1073 - HEAVENLETTER #697 Sadness - by Submitted on May 31, 2007 from Gloria WendroffHEAVENLETTERS are here to reach every soul on Earth to reawaken: * Our connection to God * Our belief in ourselves * Our awareness of our shared worthiness to God Everything God says is meant for all of us. HEAVENLETTER #697 Sadness God said: When sadness overcomes you, for reason, ...
Views: 1070 - Letting Go - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2019 from Lee OdescalchiWhen I look at people who have fulfilling lives, achieving what they want in work, enjoying satisfying relationships, and are just generally happy campers, they have something in common. They’re in a place of clarity which is so important to function at our best. What’s the difference between ...
Views: 1065 - Fall of Memories - by Jason died in the summer. Six years have come and gone and still the waves roll in, knocking me to my knees.
This morning, autumn has returned. I can see my breath as it slowly leaves my body. Leaves crackle under my feet and the smell of burning wood fills the air. I don't know why this ...
Views: 1059 - #4 - Stretching Yourself To Believe (Again) - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Ken MatthiesSTAGES OF GRIEF HEALING Article Series “HeartSpun Talk from the Crucible of Experience”© From the life of Ken Matthies - Author, Poet, Real Life Storyteller Welcome back to the fourth in a series of ten special articles of homespun real-life talk about grief; this time about how to ...
Views: 1055 - Stories of the Grieving Process After a Child Dies - “Out of the Mouths of Babes” - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Ken Matthies“HeartSpun Talk from the Crucible of Experience”© From the life of Ken Matthies - Author, Poet, Real Life Storyteller My granddaughter turned ten years old the other day, and it was as I was calling her to wish her happy birthday that I realized she was already twice as old as the day her ...
Views: 1055 - 3 Ways to Help Children through the Grieving Process - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2019 from Dixie SomersDealing with the death of a family member or friend can be difficult for adults. The grieving process can be even harder for children. Children may not grasp the finality of death as soon as someone dies. Their grieving process may not follow the same time frame or pattern as it does with ...
Views: 1054 - How to Effectively Channel Your Grief after Losing a Loved One - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2019 from Anica OaksLosing a loved one is never easy. No matter a person’s age or health, we always grieve when it is time to say goodbye. However, grief should be managed in a healthy way. Mourning too long can disrupt normal life and make it harder to recover. Ignoring or repressing grief can lead to depression ...
Views: 1049 - Missing, or Missing Out? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2008 from Linda MorneauIt is at special times, a birthday, anniversary, or just the holiday season when the changes in our lives become like elephants in the room. We can’t seem to stop thinking about the loved ones who are missing from our lives. We are constantly dealing with how our lives have changed and how we ...
Views: 1049 - ***Grief and Finances - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from John AOVDo you know your net worth? The first time I was asked this question I had no idea what it meant. Even though I paid the bills for our farming business, I really did not pay attention to the bigger picture. I had money to pay the bills. That was the important thing. Right? When my husband died ...
Views: 1046 - Dr. Romance on Dating after Loss - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2020 from Tina TessinaGrief is an essential life skill -- knowing how to survive grief means feeling safe to take another risk, and grieving actually expands one's capacity to love.Expression of grief, and respect for the dead, is very important to the grieving process. A symbol of grief for the loss of one ...
Views: 1046(1 vote) - Marker Stones Part I - Avoidance - ‘Walking the Edges’ - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Ken Matthies“HeartSpun Talk from the Crucible of Experience”© From the life of Ken Matthies - Author, Poet, Real Life Storyteller Every single journey of loss, grief and bereavement is individual and different for each person experiencing it. There can be no hard and fast rules saying that it’s the ...
Views: 1042 - Sandwich Generation Tough Choices - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2019 from Christy YatesA few months ago, I was with a group of friends, and while talking with two women, I learned how one was now caring for her Mother In Law. It was a change in plans for her and her husband, and it meant putting some things on hold. The other friend talked about how her mother would likely come ...
Views: 1041 - The Sad Side Of The Economy Frequently Dealt With In The Recruitment World - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Ken SundheimA lot of people have "heard" that you can make a lot of money by being a recruiter, however there are some personal downsides to the industry which have a more personal perspective. If you decide to enter the employment / recruitment field, here is what you are bound to see - especially in this ...
Views: 1040 - The Best Ways to Cope with Grief - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. One of the most painful episodes in your life will definitely be losing one of your loved ones. The circumstance doesn’t matter. The level of pain is almost the same. There will be times when you’re struggling to come to terms with it. A lot of ...
Views: 1039(1 vote) - Marker Stones Part II - Confrontation - ‘Entering the Depths’ - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Ken Matthies“HeartSpun Talk from the Crucible of Experience”© From the life of Ken Matthies - Author, Poet, Real Life Storyteller It’s in this second of the grief cycles that the waters of emotion get deeper and run heavy with the hidden currents of your pain – but again there are marker stones within ...
Views: 1037 - Stories of the Grieving Process After a Child Dies - “Road Construction Next ___ Kilometers” - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Ken Matthies“HeartSpun Talk from the Crucible of Experience”© From the life of Ken Matthies - Author, Poet, Real Life Storyteller You’ve probably seen this sort of example a thousand times before in your life and never had cause to think twice about it on any of those occasions. Returning home one ...
Views: 1036 - Stories of the Grieving Process After a Child Dies - “Finding a Grief Buddy” (and the Tail Rotor of a Bell 206 Helicopter) - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Ken Matthies“HeartSpun Talk from the Crucible of Experience”© From the life of Ken Matthies - Author, Poet, Real Life Storyteller I’ll understand if you’re wondering what a grief buddy* could possibly have to do with the tail rotor of a Bell 206 helicopter…or what lesson of healing value could be ...
Views: 1033 - How To Help A Grieving Child - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Pam BrownChildren may not grieve the same way an adult who truly understands the finality of it does, but they do grieve the loss as they understand it. While an unexpected death will catch everyone off guard, understanding and mourning the loss may be confusing to children. Many times a child will ask ...
Views: 1031(1 vote) - Grief And Dating - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Sandy ClendenenAbout a year after ny husband died I began feeling extremely restless. My mind seemed to be skittering from one thing to another. in a way, this was welcome relief from the heaviness of deep sadness and depression. But something was missing. Of course, comething was missing. My husband was ...
Views: 1030 - 4 Self-Care Steps After Suffering an Unexpected Loss - by Submitted on May 22, 2019 from Meghan BelnapIf you've recently suffered an unexpected loss, know that this isn't something to gloss over or take lightly. You'll need to be intentional about your self-care, and it will take time to fully heal emotionally. Consider the following ways to implement a proper self-care routine to ensure that ...
Views: 1029 - ***Finding Balance While Grieving - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from John AOVOne of the most important things I do each day is stand on one foot. I know, that sounds silly. I will explain. A couple months ago I added a new yoga pose to my morning routine. I begin by standing straight and tall with my feet together. Then I bend at the waist, lifting one leg straight back ...
Views: 1028 - Coping with Tragedy, Loss, and Grief - by We live life as whole persons, but we experience and process it at the Four Levels of Mind, Emotion, Body, and Spirit.
* At the level of the mind we try to understand the events of our lives. We attempt to make sense of things.
* Our hearts hold the positive and negative emotions about the ...
Views: 1028 - All About Bereavement Grief - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraBereavement is defined as a state of sadness or loneliness. An individual is in a state of bereavement when that person experiences loss of another person. The loss could be due to relationship breakups, death, loss of pets, someone moving away forever, divorce for instance, loss of employment, ...
Views: 1024 - How to Be a Positive Grief Model for a Child - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Louis LaGrandMuch of our behavior in adult life is based on the examples we were exposed to as children. Many of these examples were backed up with admonitions, directions and information that were put forth as “truth,” the way it really is. This information becomes emblazoned on the walls of our ...
Views: 1021 - Coping with Loss in Pandemic: 5 Keys for Healthy Grieving - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2020 from Dr. Bradley NelsonNew research predicts 1.7 million Americans will be grieving close family members by the end of August due to the pandemic. Many others are grieving lost jobs, lost time with family and friends, lost celebrations such as graduations, and loss of “normal” life. For every person who dies of ...
Views: 1019 - Stories of the Grieving Process After a Child Dies - “Keeping the Vision Alive in your Heart and Mind” - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Ken Matthies“HeartSpun Talk from the Crucible of Experience”© From the life of Ken Matthies - Author, Poet, Real Life Storyteller What are you doing to keep the vision alive in your own heart and mind of the loved one you lost? Finding a way to do so is a vitally important part of dealing with your ...
Views: 1018 - Loss and Grief - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from Debra BartzMost recently, another family member passed away and this time so unexpectedly. Our loss impacted our family in different ways. My spouse found the lifeless body of our beloved seven year old German Shepard while I was away on a flying trip. What happened next for us was such an emotional burden ...
Views: 1010 - Remedies for Eco-Anxiety and Absorbing the Pain of the World - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2019 from Sheryl PaulThe topic of world and eco-anxiety seems to make the rounds in my practice every few months, and last week was one of those times. Between longterm clients, new clients, and course members, the theme was flooding the room. I’d like to break it down for you using the principles of my work to see ...
Views: 1009 - Musings on Funerals and Memorial Services, with a Sense of Love - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Suzanne Kyra"Funerals or memorial services are the final, formal celebration of a person’s life. They are universal rituals of love that incorporate a final good-bye." --Suzanne Kyra At funerals and memorial services, I have appreciated how the deceased and the deceased loved ones have been honored and ...
Views: 1003 - As Time Goes By...We Find Strength - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Judy DavisWhere has the time gone? I found myself pondering this question over and over these last few days, and couldn't help but notice the impact it was having on my mindset. As the anniversary of my fathers death approached, I became focused on the fact that time was whizzing by. I was "shocked" ...
Views: 999 - How to Overcome Chronic Grieving After the Loss of a Loved One - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2020 from Meghan BelnapThere are few things harder than losing someone you love. While some grieving is normal, some people do grieve chronically in a way that will negatively impact their lives. If you have found yourself or a loved one in such a situation, it's vital that you consider the tips below to overcome ...
Views: 999 - Poem Entited Time - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Pam BrownIt’s difficult to say goodbye When love so long has lived The days and hours and memories shared Bring sadness home to bid I knew this day would come Although I tried to make it not When one of us would part And leave the other caught And though we talked about those times I ...
Views: 995 - ***Sadness or Depression - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from John AOVOften when we grieve, we are uncertain about how to define our feelings. This can lead to confusion and frustration. Sadness and depression are often used in the same sentence to describe one’s feelings. The dictionary defines sad as…”feeling sorrow; unhappy…” The dictionary defines ...
Views: 989 - Another Aspect Of Grief And Loss - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThere is always a reason why somebody grieves. We should not try to fight with our grief because it can lead to frustration and having a negative behavior. Grief and loss are a natural and practical process in our lives. However, dealing with grief and loss is not only practical but also ...
Views: 986 - #10 - Your Story – Telling It Your Way - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Ken MatthiesSTAGES OF GRIEF HEALING Article Series “HeartSpun Talk from the Crucible of Experience”© From the life of Ken Matthies - Author, Poet, Real Life Storyteller Welcome to the tenth and final in this series of ten special articles of homespun real-life talk about your grieving ...
Views: 985 - ***Myths About Grieving--Part 3 - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2009 from Sandy ClendenenAs we continue in this series of articles on the myths of grief I want to discuss the third myth, "Put on a happy face. You'll feel better." With all the recent emphasis on the Law of Attraction, there is an urgency within the culture to be happy. We attract what we think about, says the Law of ...
Views: 980 - A Fresh Journey Through Loss - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2008 from Elaine WilliamsThe day I lost my husband my heart felt ripped out, a feeling I had never experienced before. I felt clarity in the moment and confusion over where I was going, all at the same time. I wanted to cry at the injustice of a widow at 47 years of age. I had three boys and they each needed their ...
Views: 975 - Fans Having Death Denial Over Michael Jackson - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAfter I turned on my pc to check my mails, the “Bad” news that I saw on Yahoo was the death of Michael Jackson who was barely 50. My initial reaction was death denial. I feel fondness to this person that has caught my attention because of his not so ordinary skill. I immediately read the ...
Views: 964 - Some Helpful Tips On Planning Funeral Arrangements - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraPlanning funeral arrangements are never easy, as it involves pain, mourning after the loss and the discomfort of preparing for the family and loved ones left behind. In this article, I will share some tips regarding funeral arrangements and some facts, too. 1. As death takes place in the family, ...
Views: 959 - When The Memories Come Without Pain - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Elaine WilliamsMy youngest son was eleven when his father died. For the longest time he would cling to me when we were parting company, giving hugs and more hugs. I know this was his way of working through the loss of his father and I knew that eventually this phase would pass. Many times he would talk about ...
Views: 958 - How to Get Over Your Fear to Drive - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Do you have that fear to get on behind the wheel? Do not fret. You are not the only one. There are actually millions of people out there who never apply for a driver's license or drive an automobile because of their fears. However, at some ...
Views: 947(1 vote) - On Becoming A Widow - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2008 from Elaine WilliamsI became a widow at forty-seven years of age. I'd always thought my husband and I would be together forever, or at least a lot longer than twenty years. We have three boys, who at the time were eleven, eighteen and nineteen. When the reality of my situation sank in, I ran the gamut of ...
Views: 946 - How to Deal With the Loss of a Newborn - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Pam BrownNothing in this world compares to finding out your pregnant. The miracle of life itself forming inside of you is enough to cause you pause. For nine months you are a special creation. Carrying around and growing a life inside you that will someday walk and talk is one of the most life changing ...
Views: 945(1 vote) - New Depression Treatments Cause The Decline In Suicide Rates - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraSeveral researchers state that suicide is depression left untreated. Suicide rates have diminished over the past decade many thanks to new treatments for depression. It ranks 11th as the leading cause of death, and suicide is a very serious subject to deal with and talk about. There are 500,000 ...
Views: 939(2 votes) - Helping Those In Grief - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThere are times in our lives that inevitably we will become face-to-face with grief. Or somebody and anybody in grief for that matter. Friends and family are there ready to support and help loved ones, and helpers often alleviate those who are grieving. There are some practical suggestions on ...
Views: 938 - Grieving Children: How To Help Youngsters Cope With Loss - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraEven as adults, coping with grief and loss is never easy--how much more for grieving children? While we talk about how we mourn for the death of our loved ones, so often we overlook how our youngsters grieve and they usually don't know how to cope with loss and it can affect their sense of ...
Views: 933 - ***Are You Grieving? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from John AOVThe complicated feelings involved in the grief process can continue for some time. One common problem grievers often encounter is the inability to concentrate. While there are certainly other reasons why you may be unable to concentrate, grief can very definitely bring on loss of concentration. ...
Views: 932 - The Day After Mother's Day: Make Peace if Need Be - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor some of us, mother’s day was wonderful and beautiful. Hopefully we can give thanks today for the wonderful times we shared yesterday with our families. For others, mother’s day was tearful and sad. My thoughts go out to all those in grief who no longer have mothers who are living in the ...
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