There is still time to sign up for this conference if you or anyone else you know is interested: Sibley Hospital’s Widowed Person’s Outreach is sponsoring a conference on Living ThroughPersonal Crisis on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. Bestselling author Dr. Ann Kaiser Stearns brings a powerful message to those dealing with the pain of a loss…. Read more »
Posts By: Mary Kate Cranston
Listening Can Be Powerful
Every day I try to maintain a positive attitude about life. I remind myself that I am blessed for having family, friends, a home, a job and good health. I tell myself that this day is unique and I have an opportunity to do something I didn’t get to do yesterday. But it is still an… Read more »
Buddha Truth
Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon and the truth. — Buddha
Moments of Grace
I found the below story, beautifully written by Colleen Wilson, from the excellent website, Hello Grief, to be uplifting. As we all continue with our quest to find a healing place for our grief feelings, I hope that each of us is able to find our own moments of grace. Moments of Grace By Colleen Wilson http://www.hellogrief.org… Read more »
Steve Jobs
I didn’t always understand the impact of the products Steve Jobs enthusiastically developed for his cutting edge company, Apple, but what I admired about Steve Jobs was his tenacity. He just never quit. He never quit battling cancer and he never quit inventing new tecky products that we didn’t realized we needed until we got his incredible… Read more »
Light A Candle
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. — Buddha
Animal Adoration
This story addresses children and pets but I think it also pertains to adults…Love the pictures! Animal Attraction Why kids adore animals and what they can learn from all creatures, great and small By Gail F. Melson Ph.D From Parent & Child Magazine A whirling 4 year old comes to a screeching halt, transfixed by… Read more »
A Positive Quality of Life
Photo by Eileen Milner Since living a healthy life is all about being positive, I thought the following sentiments would be a good way to start the day! A friend saw the below inspiration on one of her friend’s Facebook page and I think it’s definitely worth sharing: Someone once said, “There comes a time in your life, when… Read more »
Lennon and McCartney
Paul McCartney (left) & John Lennon (right) Ouch! It’s Monday morning and you had a great weekend, a busy weekend full of fun, and now, all of a sudden, you’re back at work. Work? How did that happen? Don’t worry. You’re not alone. Michele Woodward knows how you feel and she’s here to give… Read more »
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A blog about moving through grief by developing resilience, practicing wellness & finding the wicked funny side of life. Widow. Mom. Writer. Dancer.
