No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. -Aesop Cooking is really not my forte. To be honest, I’ve never really enjoyed it, so the food I prepare tends to be bland and quite boring. Truth be told, I’m one of those people who could eat the same breakfast, lunch and dinner […]
Positivity: How to See the Positives in Difficult Life Situations
Grief can be the garden of compassion. If you keep your heart open through everything, your pain can become your greatest ally in your life’s search for love and wisdom. -Rumi My family recently hosted a mini family reunion at our house in Flower Mound, Texas. As you can imagine, a lot of thought […]
Endings: How Grief and Loss Show Up at Times of Transition in Our Lives
Summer will end soon enough, and childhood as well. – George R.R. Martin Summertime has always been my favorite time of year. Yes, even summer in Texas, although I could do without some of the 100+ degree afternoons and 80+ degree runs with my dog first thing in the morning that we’ve been experiencing lately. […]
Trauma: How Grief and Loss are Often at the Heart of Traumatic Events Both Big and Small
Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. – A. A. Milne While my family was on vacation in DC last month, I attended a 3-½ day training on life transitions/major life changes (I know, I know, mixing business with family time, […]
Pets: The Grief that Comes with the Loss of Our Beloved Animals
Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened. – Anatole France I was recently interviewed as a grief specialist for an article about the grief and loss people often experience when a pet dies. It’s such a deep and meaningful topic, especially for those of us who have experienced […]