Inspiration
How Tragedy Can Lead Us To Find Our Passion For Life
Often a tragic death brings out the strength and passion of others
I have been involved with grief support since 2007 and have witnessed so many amazing transformations that have come from tragic deaths of loved ones. People who have somehow found their resilience to journey through their grief and serve others.
I’ve often pondered how any of us find the strength to help others as we walk down the path of our own grief and I discovered that for many, tragedy can bring out our passion for serving others. Serving is a trait we probably always had but… Continue reading
Resilience
Today Elizabeth Edwards died after her long battle with cancer. I so admired this woman who taught us much about resilience and facing life’s adversities. She shared publicly her private moments of joy and sorrow all while holding her head high and using each step of her life as a teaching opportunity for her children.
Elizabeth Edwards seemed to face life with grace and dignity up to the end and on her own terms. She was determined to spend her remaining days living, according to the reports. She had said that she had to… Continue reading
The Shack-Story of Heartache To Healing
How Will Your Life Look in 2009?
Now that we’ve gotten through the holidays we are probably contemplating how will our life look in 2009?
As with most people January is a time for goal setting and planning for the coming year, well I believe if you are experiencing some sort of loss transition you too are wondering what the new year will bring. I believe finding hope, inspiration and the will to move forward in order to set those goals requires you to make the decision that you can and desire to move forward. Living on purpose really is about deciding to find purpose in your… Continue reading
Merry Christmas!
As I sit with my morning coffee and look outside on the blanket of glistening snow I recite all that I am grateful for this Christmas morning. At the same time I remembered all the Christmas mornings with my husband and Mom who are no longer here, but I choose to find and feel the joy in today. Soon all the family that will gather for a wonderful dinner and we celebrate that we are here, together in this moment in time. I think there is nothing better than sharing a meal with those you love.
This morning I received… Continue reading