Handling Those Nasty Negatives

December 12th, 2011
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Like the weather, feelings are unpredictable. 
Sadness and anger come and go.  So do joy and excitement.
The most sensible approach to handling such feelings is to accept them…and continue doing what you need to do.
~ David K. Reynolds, A Handbook For Constructive LivingRead More

Feeling Like A Firework

July 2nd, 2011
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  This July 4th holiday weekend may be your first holiday without a loved one.  It may be full of poignant memories, making it difficult to participate and enjoy the fireworks, parades and backyard cook-outs. I recently found some helpful suggestions on healing from Capital Hospice’s Survivor’s Guide and thought I would share the following in case you are having a difficult time: — It is okay to feel lousy.  Some days will be worse than others.  There is no logical progression to these feelings and that is okay. –Cry if you need to. –In dealing with guilt associated with… Read More