Tag: balance
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The Concept of Acceptance in Grief
About Grief Grief is a natural response to loss. That loss can come from the death of a person, a pet, a relationship, and even such things as a dream. Grief is the anguish experienced in response to that loss, and it can include physiological distress and separation anxiety. Grief happens with the awareness that…
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Create and Cultivate a Personal Ritual
My last blog post was about the power of ritual and how it differs from routine. Now let’s look at how to create and cultivate a personal ritual—one that is uniquely and intimately yours. To recap its definition, ritual is steeped in meaning. It requires preparation, focus and full awareness. Symbolism is laced throughout, providing…
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Power of Ritual
Mention the word “ritual” and people’s reactions are quite varied. Some conjure up images of evil doings, magic practices and casting spells. Others roll their eyes at religious rites performed without change and declare they’re void of meaning. Many, though cling to the significance of ordered ceremonies, celebrations or individual acts that remain static. What…
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Value of Endings
A quote attributed to Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher born in 544 B.C., states, “No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” The effects of wind, water and sediment modify the river; education, maturity and life experiences transform humanity. Everything changes and evolves,…
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Theology of Rest
Of all the tasks people put on their personal To-Do lists, “nap,” “relax” or “take a break” usually aren’t included. “Shop for groceries,” “pick up cleaning” or “mow the lawn” is more like it. Rest is often viewed as a luxury rather than a necessity. Many consider it a comfort to be indulged in when…
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