Tag: tranquility
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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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Aquatic Bliss: Swim Yourself Healthy, Happy and Holy
With its heat advisories and droughts, summer can sometimes wear us down. Throw in economic issues, fuel prices and life’s troubles and people often become more irritable as the days grow hotter. But those rising temperatures have a positive side as well: lakes and pools become so warm that swimming is possible well into the…
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Where to Find Rest in the Busyness of Life
My previous blog, Theology of Rest, talks about how rest is a divine gift and how beneficial it is to us. The issue for many, though, is where and when can rest be found in our busy lives? To rest means “to cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself or recover strength.”…
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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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The Power of Silence and Solitude
It only takes a few minutes of listening to another’s endless, mindless chatter to truly appreciate the saying, “Silence is golden.” Likewise, basking in the realm of genuine silence leads one to truly appreciate sound. Not loud, pointless, nerve-wracking clatter, but sounds that have value, substance and a reason to be heard. It is in…
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What Death Teaches Us About Living Abundantly
We can learn a lot about life from the dying. Profound wisdom often comes from those whose earthly life is slipping from them. The rest of us can listen to their last words, but if only we could get inside their spirits and understand their perspective. Are they just contemplating their lives, wishing they’d lived…
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