When we experience any type of loss, whether a death, diagnosis, or broken relationship, there is a loss of something important that is created by the change in routine or lifestyle. If you've had an injury, whether athlete, weekend warrior, or parent chasing after little ones, there is often a … [Read more...] about We Must Grieve
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Emotions Affect Healing
When we are under stress it causes a cascade of hormones and reactions to flow throughout the body. Non-essential bodily functions shut off, energy producing functions kick in, blood (along with it's immune and repair gadgets) goes to where it's needed most to get us out of danger. When we're … [Read more...] about Emotions Affect Healing
Stages of Grieving?
Many years ago Elizabeth Kubler-Ross wrote a book entitled On Death and Dying. The book identified five stages that a dying person goes through when they are told that they have a terminal illness. Those stages are: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. For many years, in the … [Read more...] about Stages of Grieving?
Does Time Heal?
This common saying may be true for scraped knees and paper cuts, but not for broken hearts. Yes, it does take time to recover from emotional pain, but time alone is not enough. The following article is a great example of why time just isn't enough. The FLAW in T.H.A.W. Most dangerous of the … [Read more...] about Does Time Heal?
What Not To Say
I believe most people truly want to be helpful when their loved one is hurting after a loss. And yet, most people probably don't know what to say, so they just say whatever seems right at the moment. Often what we think is right, or what we have been taught to say, isn't always … [Read more...] about What Not To Say
Murmuration
If you ever wonder if there's anything left in life to get excited about, imagine coming across this without even knowing it was about to happen... Murmuration from Sophie Windsor Clive on Vimeo. … [Read more...] about Murmuration