Spirituality
The Art of Surrender
The Art of Surrender Facing my resistance….again Why is surrendering my control so very difficult at times? I have found the past few weeks spiritually painful as I lost my openness and flow. I knew that it was there, that I was in process and that it would again return. I had an incredible energy…
Read MoreEnd-of-Life Doulas
End-of-Life Doulas Companions throughout terminal illness This week I was honored to speak with two Registered Nurses in other areas of the country that provide end-of-life support in addition to training/certification as End-of-Life Doulas. This title echoes the care that most people are familiar with throughout pregnancy and the start of life; a perfect description of the…
Read MoreThe Wonder of the UP
The Wonder of the UP The fun of winter along Lake Superior while connecting with friends and students Last week we returned to Houghton MI; our first visit with the freedom to simply enjoy and experience the area . Of course we drove past our recently sold home, and were pleased to see that it is…
Read MoreUP Bound
UP Bound Heading to Houghton/Hancock The past two years here in Door County, WI, have been both extremely busy as well as transformative. Finally, this past spring, we began to feel settled in our new home, and to put down roots. Our home in the UP sold, which freed us from the responsibility for it’s upkeep…
Read MoreWinter’s Wonder
Winter’s Wonder Door County’s Natural Beauty Our winter temperatures have varied greatly these past weeks. Following many days of unusually warm, damp and foggy weather, they plummeted into subzero wind chills just after the holidays. This week, our days have become brilliantly sunny, and more normal temperatures have returned. Perfect to enjoy the incredible natural beauty of…
Read MoreAs We Begin This New Year
As we begin this new year Loss and grief at the holidays The holiday season is coming to a close. As we begin our new year, many people feel relief to return to their own lives and schedules. These weeks of family and friends, festivities and excessive food and drink makes our usual lives feel…
Read MoreThe New Definition of Aging and Decline
The New Definition of Aging and Decline 100: The New 80 I recently had the pleasure to participate online in a wonderful webinar series that was offered as a gift to any interested. Dr. Karen Wyatt, MD, hosted the End-of-Life University (the link is below). She has continued to graciously share the interviews with expert…
Read MoreFox Energy
Fox Energy Invisibility; Shapeshifting; Creation in your life A fox has graced me with his/her presence at our new home. Not recognizing this haunting cry soon after moving in, I turned from the comfort of my deck to see a plump and brilliant animal staring from an open area of grass a few yards away. The…
Read MoreCompassion
Compassion Viewing others through eyes of oneness My life has been filled with much learning, both harsh and loving. But in the end, it all has lead me to an ever opening heart. And as I embrace my world with this deepening connection, my perception includes ever growing compassion for others in my life. My personal…
Read MoreThe Inner Work of Dying
The Inner Work of Dying Our connection deep within as our guide My work with families at the end of life brings me intimately into their walks through this world and from it. The discussion of the work that is involved in the dying process includes the physical symptoms of pain, weakness, shortness of breath,…
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