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- What Will Your Last Words Be? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Gina GardinerThe loss of someone you love is always very difficult but out of bereavement comes a golden opportunity to examine your priorities and to re-evaluate the way things are done. The loss of my brother made me think about many things at a personal level and also it gave me the opportunity to ...
Views: 1808(2 votes) - Why Bad Things Happen to Good People - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Ellen GerstEvery event in life is neutral, and it is you and your response which gives meaning to the event. So, when you ask God, or some higher power, "Why did this terrible event happen to me?" you are probably perceiving the "event" as a negative one. When you lose a loved one to death or have a ...
Views: 1827(1 vote) - Words Of Sympathy - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Pam BrownWords of Sympathy People often stay away after something terrible has happened to a friend or loved one. They don’t stay away because they don’t care, but because they don’t think they can give any great words of comfort. We all know there are statements that flow from our mouths that should ...
Views: 1499(2 votes) - Helping Children Cope With Illness and Death of Loved One - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Judy WrightChildren who have been allowed to participate in the care of loved one, including hospice care at end of life, are better prepared later in life when losses of any kind occur. Loss of a Pet For many children the first death they may witness or participate in, is the death of a pet. When I ...
Views: 2345(3 votes) - *** Emerge Beyond Your Grief - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Sandy ClendenenThe grief process can be compared to the transformative process of the butterfly. Grievers oftern find themselves stuck inside the safety of the cocoon of grief. There is a sense of feeling lost in the darkness of grief. There is a push-puss feeling that often occurs during grief. Grievers ...
Views: 1778(2 votes) - From Grief Back to Joy - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Donna DeVaneWhen someone you love leaves the physical body the pain is intense. It feels as there a huge hole has been torn in your heart and gut. You are shocked, it's impossible to accept, to get your head around the fact that no longer will you be able to talk with your loved one. This is grief. ...
Views: 1485(2 votes) - The Different Stages Of Grief - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIt is very essential to understand and realize that recognizing or admitting the grief promotes the healing process. Grief in itself is a natural and normal reaction or response to loss. It happens in response to the loss of something or a person most especially close to you. The Stages of ...
Views: 1526(2 votes) - How To Resolve the Guilt of the Suicide Survivor - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Ellen GerstNo one can know the depth of despair to which a person may sink upon contemplation of suicide. Possibly, the black hole in which one finds him/herself gets deeper and darker as the days go by. Soon, even the smallest sliver of light is blocked from view. And then -- instead of being frightening ...
Views: 5125(5 votes) - ***Grief as Transformation - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2008 from Robin KThe life cycle of the butterfly speaks volumes about the process of grief. The life of the butterfly begins inside a cocoon, hanging inconspicuously from the limb of a tree. Silently, but deliberately the transformation begins. Anyone looking from below would have no idea what is going on ...
Views: 2207(1 vote) - Grief, Loss, and Brain Maintenance - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Louis LaGrandHas it been weeks since the death of your loved one and you still feel sluggish with low energy levels? Are you hesitant in making decisions? Confused? Is hope draining out of you and all you think about is a bleak future? It is not unusual to suffer physical and emotional depletion when ...
Views: 1855(2 votes) - Grieving Child Receives Reassuring Letter from God - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou never know what to believe on the Internet, but Scopes.com verified with a local newspaper that the events recounted below by Mrs. Joy Scrivener did indeed take place. Here is the true story that happened in mid-August 2006 to their family of five in San Antonio: This is one of the ...
Views: 2070(1 vote) - How to Cope With Bereavement Stress - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Margo BastosCoping with stress related to bereavement in a positive way does not just happen easily and naturally. Bereavement due to death, loss of a job, loss of a relationship or any loss that severely changes our everyday world is happening more frequently as we face recession and other life ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - Keeping A Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Ellen GerstA woman was shopping when an adorable little statue caught her eye. It was fun, and she had to have it! Once at home, she examined the purchase more closely and realized it was a metaphor for her life. She had bought a “Woo” doll, and the attached tag read: “The Woo is a benevolent force ...
Views: 1709(5 votes) - Practical Alchemy - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Janis EricsonMy aunt ended her five-year battle with cancer recently. While I was teaching hypnotherapy in south Florida, I visited her at home and knew it would be my last time with her. I am thankful I had the opportunity to sit with her and share my love and respect for her. So, after two days of tears ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - The Holiday Season: Anger, Grief, Gratitude, and Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Jack EliasDecember is a complex time of the year for many of us. It is a time of blessings and celebration but for many it is a time of loneliness and sadness fueled by anger or grief. My experience of joy and celebration at this time of year is always colored by the fact that my dear mother passed ...
Views: 1524(2 votes) - The Pain of Letting Go - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerEvery month, when I go to write my newsletter, I don’t have a plan necessarily…I just see what transpires in my life around that time and, without fail; there is an event or theme that presents itself. As my daughter lay sleeping this morning in my bed, having curled up there for the second ...
Views: 2218(2 votes) - Why... - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2018 from Ask Mary MacGreetings! As we begin to become friends, you will notice that I'm very frank with my language because I want you to heal and not go around the same emotional mountain for many years needlessly the way I had. The reason for that is so that you will learn from my experience since I didn't ...
Views: 1474(2 votes) - Believe in New Beginnings.... - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Ligia HoubenBelieve in New Beginnings.... When we face a difficult transition or a loss we may think our life is over....that we don't have any hope, or that we don't have options. My purpose in life is to help people embrace hope and make them believe in new beginnings. Because...this is possible. I ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - Is My Child Too Young for Counseling? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Peggy Ann Serena Hemmer"Is My Child Too Young for Counseling"? Children, like any of us, have troubles and worries. Sometimes their troubles and worries are bigger than they know how to express or manage. A child may have experienced separation or divorce of their parents, the loss of a loved one or even ...
Views: 2283(1 vote) - Moving Through Grief on Foot - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from FSB AuthorsAfter my 16-year-old son Justin died, I learned that some journeys can only be made on foot, and grieving is one of them. You can't fly across it to avoid touching down in the pain. You can't cruise through it by car and watch the landscape through a half-open window. You can't swim through the ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Unexpected Changes? What To Do In The Meantime - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Kimberley CohenChanges occur every day in our personal and professional lives. They can be through the death or illness of a loved one, pet, or friend. They can happen in our jobs, relationships, health, finances, where we live, in our communities, or in the world. Sometimes we have control over the ...
Views: 2836(1 vote) - 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 - Funeral Poems To Remember Our Departed Loved Ones - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraMost people are concerned regarding the destiny or fate of their departed loved one. Oftentimes, fear and apprehension arise regarding what will happen after death and what might happen to our dear loved ones. Is he safe---or is she happy at last? Will we ever see or meet or be with each other ...
Views: 3348 - Grief Recovery Tips For The Grieving Souls - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe different stages of grief recovery are never easy, and it’s entirely up to the person how long it takes someone to be on the grieving process. There are different essentials when it comes to grief recovery, and it’s a must to help you to be on your way to recover. Bear in mind that tears ...
Views: 1486 - 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 - Writing A Death Notice Or Obituary - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraA loved one’s demise is a very painful experience. An obituary or death notice is one significant way of honoring his or her life. The word “obituary” generally applies to the notice in a newspaper announcing a person’s demise. When the time comes in writing obituaries, it won’t be an easy ...
Views: 1710 - Writing And Delivering A Eulogy - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraA eulogy is typically delivered as a speech at a funeral ceremony. It’s at once something personal and a method of involving all of those present in reminiscing some of the good things about the life of someone who has already passed away. Maybe the best and the most effective way to begin ...
Views: 1087 - Grief And Loss: 10 Strategies To Help You Cope - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2007 from Lucie StorrsGrief is a personal experience, unique to each mourner and unique to each loss. Grief comes in waves, as times of peace and calm are suddenly shattered by overpowering emotion. The following strategies provide a few suggestions to help you ride out the waves as you cope with your grief. 1. Take ...
Views: 1147 - "Life CAN be lived in a gray area between turbo and off!" - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Baerbel Froehlin"Life CAN be lived in a gray area between turbo and off!" Diabetes, Bi=Polar, Ulcerative Colitis … and more Here is a case of a male in his fourties who was considered a lost case by many. The overall profound changes in his physical and emotional well-being you are going to hear about ...
Views: 1188 - # 2 - Stepping Out Of The Shadows Of Grief - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Ken MatthiesTHE STAGES 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 second in a series of ten special articles of homespun real-life talk about the grief still gripping your ...
Views: 1263 - #1 - Connections That Help You Heal - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Ken MatthiesTHE STAGES OF GRIEF HEALING Article Series “HeartSpun Talk from the Crucible of Experience”© From the life of Ken Matthies - Author, Poet, Real Life Storyteller If you’re reading this article I’ve got good reason to believe parts of you are still flaming with the pain of your own loss. ...
Views: 1079 - #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 - #3 - Letting Go Of The Pain And Torment - 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 third in a series of ten special articles of homespun real-life talk about grief – and how you can begin to ...
Views: 1074 - #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 - #5 - Finding The ‘Light’ Of Your Love And Memories - 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 fifth in a series of ten special articles of homespun real-life talk about the issues surrounding ...
Views: 1125 - #6 - Talking To Your Lost Loved One - 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 sixth in a series of ten special articles of homespun real-life talk, about what has by now become the issue ...
Views: 1241 - #7 - Feeling The Touch Of Their Spirit - 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 seventh in a series of ten special articles of homespun real-life talk about your grieving process. Today’s ...
Views: 1099 - #8 - Hearing Their Words Of Joy - 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 eighth in a series of ten special articles of homespun real-life talk about your grieving process. Today’s ...
Views: 1169 - #9 - Knowing The Truth In Your Own Heart - 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 ninth in a series of ten special articles of homespun real-life talk about your grieving process. Today I’d ...
Views: 1269 - *** Myths About Grief, Part 6 - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Sandy ClendenenIn this article I will be discussing a myth which most people can readily recall from early childhood, "Replace the loss and go on with your life." As young children we may have had a cherished stuffed animal or other special treasure. We may also have been fortunate enough to have a pet. The ...
Views: 1439 - *** Myths About Grief, Part 7 - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Sandy ClendenenWhen you lose your spouse life feels very disorganized. All relationships provide a sense of structure, whether you think of it that way or not. Much of grief is really about coping with the lack of structure which manifests in the sad, empty space of what had been a significant ...
Views: 1370 - ***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 - ***Dealing with Grief at Work: Relief from Grief Quiz - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishDealing with Grief at Work: Relief from Grief Quiz Grieving the loss of a family member or relationship is painful--and powerful. Memories and moods take over, including at work. Use this quiz to learn how to manage your reactions better. Put an X next to one response per question. 1. ...
Views: 1875 - ***Fear of Forgetting - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from John AOVAfter my husband’s death I spent a great deal of time focused on remembering. At first the focus was confined to the day he died. My mind would check to see if all the details were included in my memories. As relatives gathered, the memory loop expanded. The remembrance became denser as others ...
Views: 1572 - ***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 - ***Gratitude Journal, A Tool for the Grieving Heart - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from John AOVSeveral times over the past few years I began to keep a gratitude journal. I bought a special notebook and pen and kept them by my bed. I wrote for a few days. Then I would forget for a day. Then I would stop completely. Last year I made a commitment to myself to write in my journal for 21 ...
Views: 1176 - ***Grief and Addictive Behavior - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Robin KGrief intensifies the emotions we are feeling. Life can be stressful and grief intensifies the stress. Pressure builds inside. When the tension seems to have reached our ultimate pressure point, escape is often sought. How do you escape from the pain and the exhaustion of grief? Perhaps you ...
Views: 1176 - ***Grief and Anniversaries - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from John AOVMy wedding anniversary is June 3. The first couple of anniversaries after my husband’s death were extremely difficult. There seemed no helpful way to get through this day. I would even start feeling sad and uncomfortable several days prior. During the fifth year, my old dog began having health ...
Views: 1285 - ***Grief and Dating - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from John AOVAbout a year after my 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, something was missing. Floyd was missing. ...
Views: 1861 - ***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 ...
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