grief

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Depression & Grief
Living in a World of Grief 

In the midst of the pandemic, we're finding a new language of loss, one that holds space for all the ways we grieve. Read More 

  • Leslie Garrett
  • December 21, 2021
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Depression & Grief
Healing in the Deep Ocean of Grief 

Grief can hold our heads beneath the waves, but, as Bryan Welch writes, its tides can also open us to compassion for ourselves and others, showing us the value of a broken heart. Read More 

  • Bryan Welch
  • April 20, 2021
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Depression & Grief
Turning Grief into Random Acts of Kindness 

After the loss of their son Thomas, Kristin Fitzgerald-Zita and her partner asked friends and family to do something kind in his honor. Today, this call for kindness has spread all over the world and continues to write Thomas’ story. Read More 

  • Kristin Fitzgerald-Zita
  • March 9, 2021
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Depression & Grief
How to Mend a Broken Heart 

When love falls apart, embracing your life as it is—agony, misfortune, and all—can help you heal. Try this three-step mindfulness practice to help you find stability and a little bit of ease. Read More 

  • Elaine Smookler
  • July 16, 2020
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Creativity
The Mindfulness of Mary Oliver 

By illuminating the wonder found in the everyday, her award-winning poems remind us to slow down and experience the present moment in all its glory. Read More 

  • Steve Flowers
  • January 22, 2019
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Depression & Grief
How to Talk to Your Kids About Death 

When your child asks about death, it's often difficult to find the right answer. Providing a safe space that allows kids to explore their feelings can help ease anxieties—for both them and yourself. Read More 

  • Heather Campbell Grimes
  • July 25, 2018
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