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Nearing the End

By Marggie Moertl | April 14, 2015

Nearing the End Turning inward in preparation My work with those nearing death is in transition from hospice nursing to acting as an independent consultant. I so love working with people at this time, and now am stepping into a role as guide and support. I will offer my Reiki Master (Japanese healing technique)…

Spring’s Rebirth

By Marggie Moertl | April 9, 2015

Spring’s Rebirth Life stretches and grows Spring is here, some days in all her glory, others I must look hard to see it is here. These past weeks have held special significance to me as it was a year ago that my youngest granddaughter was born simultaneously with the publication of my book, Sally: A…

My Soul’s Elemental Nature

By Marggie Moertl | April 2, 2015

My Soul’s Elemental Nature Fire…Metal… In our new home, we are slowly personalizing our space. We’ve lived here almost a year, and have savored this home and yard’s beauty daily. Yet the long winter’s darkness cried out for a fireplace to carry us through. We had enjoyed our outdoor fire pit until the subzero blast…

Present To Life

By Marggie Moertl | March 19, 2015

Present to Life Why facing our mortality leads to becoming fully alive I have been preparing to lead a class on meditative journaling the past few weeks. As I assemble the many tools that I plan to use, it has caused me to stop and rename the transformation that I continue to experience as I…

Sally: A Memoir

By Marggie Moertl | March 12, 2015

Sally: A Memoir My mother’s story….my journey It was just a year ago that I was editing my book, and preparing to publish. This year has found me taking steps that are new, finding steady ground as I gradually moved from my life as I knew it then, to the life of my soul’s…

Journaling to Peace

By Marggie Moertl | March 6, 2015

Journaling to Peace Meditation through the written word I have sought solitude and peace with my journal each morning for many years. My notebooks fill many shelves in my home; I rarely return to reread any portion of them yet I savor them as I would precious memories of time spent with loved ones. I…

Seasons

By Marggie Moertl | February 27, 2015

Seasons Inching towards spring I love winter, yet it has begun to really lose its charisma. Each year, the long days of February and March urge me towards the outer life once again. This year is no different, I am beginning to look avidly for signs that I will again be outdoors more than indoors.…

The Art of Surrender

By Marggie Moertl | February 20, 2015

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…

End-of-Life Doulas

By Marggie Moertl | February 13, 2015

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…

The Wonder of the UP

By Marggie Moertl | February 2, 2015

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…

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