I couldn’t bring myself to post the usual list of things I’ve been “lovin'” because we are very clearly in a shared state of shock and mourning. I’m still in this state with sprinklings of rage, anger, deep sadness, grief, and a fierce motivation to fight for the reforms we...
Having never tried journaling until now, I can’t say if I’m doing a good job. Of all the activities people recommend for ‘staying positive’ through the pandemic, journaling seemed the most obvious choice for me. Though I have set no grand expectations for myself, I’m afraid I will...
“They saw each other through that black imagined veil which grief, or pain, or despair hangs over the visible world. They saw each other’s face and thought of the unforgettable misery of the face they had seen in the forest. Each thought that the other was the witness, who made the ...
the themes of family, self-discovery, and grief could feel heavy-handed or didactic. This reader never felt manipulated. In contrast, Knowles reveals a pathway into a very real family of six, each character beautifully whole and fabulously flawed. The plot...
“The truth of the matter is, is that while deplorable activities happen all over the world, it seems to be a breeding ground for fraternities everywhere. Furthermore, while you think the numbers are “low” in the grand scheme of things, you’re only talking about the incidents that you...
and transformation. By engaging in artistic activities, individuals can access their inner wisdom, cultivate resilience, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Whether used in conjunction with other forms of therapy or as a standalone intervention, art therapy has the potential to ...
We have for many years had a live-in house manager, the most recent a lovely lady who really did enjoy the job. She had some health issues this past year, which really went downhill, ending with her death in late January. We are grief-stricken, and at the same time in dire need ...
When we make music together in a fraught time, we say we’re not disposable to one another. We’ll move through our anger, we’ll move through our grief, we’ll move with our joy. We’ll honor it all. The more my heart breaks inside the world and in relationship to the...
St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School. The video not only showcases the incredible activities that the students are engaged in but, more importantly, their expressive and reflective voices. The students’ ability to share openly is a significant part of their learning, which, for me, is a true...
One day while he was there, the funeral home called to see if any family or friends wanted to see Grandpa Colorado’s body a final time. Matt told his mom it wasn’t a good idea. A retired cop, he’s seen a lot of dead bodies. His mom hasn’t. Grief makes people feel a weird...