Empathy – the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of another. Compassion – sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it. Thank...
Perspective seems to change everything. For instance, at my home, we have four places to sit and relax in our backyard. This has been done deliberately because we enjoy how the view shifts ad changes. The various spots allow us to see different plants and hear various...
Grievers need to share their story. Often, the most meaningful gift you can offer is to listen, just listen. Listen to hear. Listen to understand. Listen because grievers need to share their stories and when you are able to be there and simply allow them to be heard,...
A very wise woman I once knew described the grief associated with losing someone to suicide as a heavy coat. It went something like this. Imagine walking along on path on a bright sunny day. Wearing the lightest of clothing, each step is easy. You feel strong and...
Grieving a child is not something that any of us planned. When we are expecting that little one, we fully expect that they will walk the planet long after we have died. And yet, there are times when our child dies. And then that most horrific reality becomes ours as...
What if the strongest signs are the very absence of things I would expect? When we lose someone we love it’s really normal that we look for signs that they are in Spirit, that they are well and still connecting with us. We might eagerly anticipate smells,...
