Death

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Life and Beyond

The recent death of Steve Jobs, a man who dared to dream and create beyond the constraints of the prevailing consciousness, brought many people including me to a place of deeper reflection. What does it mean to be really alive? … Continue reading
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15 Days Until Robb Catches A Wave…

I am writing to introduce you to my friend, Robb Braun, who is on a mission to make big change on the planet.  Robb is one of the most passionate people I know and as I learn more of his … Continue reading

My Absent Parent

No this one is not about deadbeat baby daddies. This is about our parents. What do you do when the parent you never really knew dies? I know this question may sound a little crazy but I was recently asked … Continue reading

Loving And Dying With A Parent During The Holidays

The most painful and yet spiritual holiday I ever had was in 2001. My mother was dying; nothing I had learned in a text book or by counseling patients had every prepared me to let her go. During this time … Continue reading

Helpful Tips For Managing The Holidays For The Bereaved

While grieving we go through many firsts as important dates come up on the calendar. Whether it’s the first anniversary, birthday or holiday, it’s good to have coping strategies in place to rely on to help us cope. The holidays … Continue reading

A Guide to Life After Death

One morning you get a call; your husband has been killed walking across the street, by an uninsured motorist. You are instantly alone, saddled with debt and clueless about family affairs. And if that wasn’t enough, eighteen days later you … Continue reading

Helpful Conversations With Grievers

A helpful conversation can pretty much be summed up in one word LISTEN !! – It may seem odd to begin a list of conversational suggestions with the word listen but the truth is, that the bereaved need to be … Continue reading

Surviving the Horrors of Grief and Bereavement at Halloween

Ways to Survive the Horrors of Grief and Bereavement at Halloween & Other Holidays Guy Fawks night is the British equivalent of the 4th Julywell almost. Fireworks certainly spill into the night skies above every town in the country. Held … Continue reading

A Legacy To Remember — a “love letter” to my family

What will your grandchildren tell their grandchildren about you some day?  Will it be just a few memories and some old photographs? Preparing for death may not be the most positive time of life. But it doesn’t have to be … Continue reading

Humor and Death: You’ve Got to be Kidding!

I have always set personal boundaries of what is funny and what is not.  I have been quoted as saying, ‘There are just some things you don’t poke fun at.’ I was wrong. Laughter rises out of tragedy when you need … Continue reading