Holiday Decor – a poem about grief
By Kim Hodne I walked through a shop today not expecting to see holiday décor I tried to ignore all the Christmas trees and trinkets But the Nutcrackers caught my eye They were all lined up on display and seemed to beckon me to stop The memories swept over me and I thought it best [...]
Self Improvement When Things Go Wrong
There are times for each of us when things go wrong, people hurt us (unintentionally or intentionally), there’s just too much to do, the cat is sick, the bills stack up, everyone you talk to dumps their grief on you,and , at some point, your nerves seem stretched to the breaking point. (I saw a [...]
Grief and Grieving
Death is in the news on a daily basis. We hear about murders, drunk drivers, accidents of all kinds, deaths in the Iraq war, deaths from illnesses and natural deaths of those who are well known. We hear the report, perhaps say a quick prayer, and go on about our business. We usually don’t know [...]
How to Support a Loved One Through Grief
JoAnne Funch http://www.circleofstrength.com In 2005 I suffered through the deaths of my mother, husband and an uncle. The grieving process has given me time to reflect on my needs and how the people around me reacted during that very difficult time. I needed strength and comfort and what I observed was loving people that [...]
Her Baby Died Before Birth and No One Wants to Talk About It
Just yesterday a woman called me and told me that she had lost her 24-week-old fetus, and when she told those whom she thought cared about her, most didn’t want to talk about it. Or even worse, they responded with comments like: “well, it was never really born, so…” or “you’re young, you can have [...]
'Twas the Night Before Christmas . . .
It’s Christmas eve day. Some of you are rushing around trying to get the last minute gifts wrapped, the house in order, preparing food that can be fixed ahead of time, meeting and greeting those who have traveled to be with you and on and on. It is a very busy, and hopefully happy, day [...]
Grieving for What Used to Be During the Holidays
Sometimes we get depressed over the holidays and don’t really know why. We wander around looking at the decorations and listening to the music and going through a range of emotions that we may or not understand. Maybe it’s only me but I suspect there are others who feel the same way. For me, I [...]
10 Ways to Manage Your Grief at Holiday Time
By Lou LaGrand Are you dreading the approaching holidays? Fearful of being alone or without your loved one? Or have you been thinking about the possibility of receiving a greetings card from someone who does not know your loved one has died? Most experts agree that anticipation of a holiday and what is expected is [...]
How Satisfied Are You With Yourself?
Some years ago I was browsing in Barnes and Nobel – one of my favorite pasttimes – and I found a book of poetry titled, I Am Becoming the Woman I Wanted. I took it, together with several other selection (mainly on self-improvement), to the cafe, got a cup of coffee mocha and sat down to [...]
Gratitude Is A Great Self Improvement Technique
By Jeanne Hoagland-Smith Have you ever considered gratitude as part of your overall self improvement strategy? Maybe by leveraging this value, it can help you get to where you want to go. The other day while waiting for an early morning breakfast appointment, I had time to set and observe numerous people coming into the [...]
