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Essentialism»
In the last few paragraphs of Greg McKeown’s book, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, the author tells a heartbreaking story of a man whose three-year-old daughter has died. The…
Find Courage and Allow Mistakes»
Dear Ted, As I unravel my escapades from this last year, I see I may have caused a lot of havoc in my grief from some losses and then in…
Sitting in the Unknown Can Be Difficult»
Dear Ted, There seem to be many sad events happening in our community right now and after reading the Taos News last week, my heart aches with some very tragic…
I Walk Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death»
Gained in Translation There’s an Italian proverb, “traduttore, traditore,” which American Rabbi Harold Kushner mentions in his book, The Lord is My Shepherd. It means, “to translate is to…
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)»
History The Day of the Dead is a long-standing Mexican celebration originating in the pre-Hispanic era; it pays tribute to death during the last week of October and the first…
The Guest House, by Rumi»
The Guest House This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome…
Asking for Help Takes Bravery and Can Save a Life»
Dear Ted, I have spent the last four years pretending that everything is okay and going well. I am starting to realize I am exhausted and emotionally depleted. I had…
Writing Your Own Obituary»
“It pains me to admit this, but apparently, I have passed away.” ~ Emily Phillips The first known obituary dates back to about 60 BC, found carved into the stone and…
RAIN Meditation for Grief»
The visceral experience of grief within one’s body, mind, and soul has often been compared to weather phenomena: a tidal wave, a raging storm, or even a gentle breeze. Sometimes…
Present Triggers Spark Memories and Feelings»
Dear Ted, My life has had a lot of loss, especially in the last five years. My most recent loss was a year ago when my husband passed away. Due…
