Tag: grief

Something Beautiful

Oct 26, 2023

“Miscarriage“, clay, Lynne Atherton (my mother) after miscarriage in the 1970’s, posted with permission October is Infant and Pregnancy Loss Awareness month and because of that, I was approached by some women to facilitate a mother’s group in honor of “Rainbow Babies”; babies who die either through miscarriage or in infancy. The group was looking…
Remembrance

Apr 27, 2021

Remember, Relate & Restore WHEN: Tuesday evenings, June 8, 15, 22 & 29 TIME: 6:30-8pm PDT WHERE: Online COST: $150 You are invited to a 4-week group for people who have lost a loved one. This will be an intimate experience, limited to a group of 6 participants. Grief is Universal. Everyone experiences grief –…
What’s Working (when everything seems broken)

Apr 12, 2020

Greetings from my apartment. Tomorrow will begin week 5 of sheltering in place. By myself. I would never, ever have thought I could be alone for 4 weeks without going insane. What I “counted on” in life has either completely ended or radically changed. Between the news of the world, concerns for my family and…
When there are no words…

Apr 23, 2019

“The best work is done with either the heart broken or overflowing.” Mignon McGlaughlin A favorite quote of mine. Sometimes the heart can be both broken and overflowing. This past weekend was beautiful in California. All the winter rain has brought spring flowers, blossoming trees and the most life-affirming color of green everywhere! In the…
Divinely Human

Jul 26, 2017

I’m not sure if it was the rainy day today that made me even more dreamy than usual or just the seemingly random events that occurred this morning. I read a woman’s post on Facebook that said she remembered her birth, that there were bright lights flashing in her face as she entered the world.…
Bearing the Beams of Love

Nov 3, 2016

I work with people with broken hearts. I am deeply touched by their stories, their tears, their longing. I am also touched by their resiliency and bravery; to seek support and be willing to share with strangers. I am heartened by the comfort these group members take from connecting with each other. It reminds me…
Meditation for Trauma – Love for Orlando

Jun 16, 2016

A friend of mine has traveled to Orlando to offer free therapy to those affected by the recent tragic event that took place at Pulse. He asked me if I would make a meditation available for people struggling with their emotions in the aftermath of this traumatic event. I am honored to be of service in…
Ode to a Dog

Apr 29, 2016

Ohhh this one hurts. Meditation dog. Never sat down to meditate without my sidekick showing up. Had her own sheepskin but she would usually crawl in to my lap midway through the set. A little too full-figured for a lap dog. She didn’t care. Silly dog – people would smile at the sight of her. …
12 Do’s (and Don’ts!) Supporting a Friend Through Surgery

Feb 17, 2016

or… What I Learned Last Week Through Trial and Error I spent a chunk of last week caring for my dear friend Barbara after she had surgery. I have never had surgery and really had no idea what to expect. I just knew that this is one of my best friends and I wanted to…
Go With The Flow…

Nov 30, 2015

Udaipur, November 2015. Traveling in Udaipur. Early morning breakfast. Nice looking man nods good morning and asks waiter for coffee “now”. Soon he is talking to the two men eating breakfast with their baby. A conversation starts up and the coffee drinking man says he lives in Santa Cruz. The couple say they are from…