Navigating the weight of the world, and of our hearts, as we move through this life, is a learning process. Times change, our lives unfold,
The Six Honorings: Coping with the Loss of a Loved One
Guidelines for Going On After the Loss of a Loved One The loss of our loved ones changes us forever. “You don’t think you’ll live
Las 6 Maneras de Honrar
Perder a un ser querido nos cambia para siempre. Sé esto personalmente por haber perdido a mi hija mayor, Jenna, cuando apenas tenía 21 años
Rising Out of the Floodwaters
I know what it’s like to lose everything. My life (as I knew it) ended in 1996 when my oldest daughter, Jenna, died while studying
The Do’s and Dont’s of A Grief Anniversary
On the 19th “Angel-versary” of my daughter, Jenna’s, passing, I join her sister and mother in sending her all my love and feeling her close. I also send my love
How to Cope with Life’s Unfair Moments
Each of us has moments in our life that demand every ounce of courage and strength we have, and then some. Not to mention our
Protecting Your Heart: Balancing Control with Surrender
There are many things in our lives over which we have no control. We can try to protect ourselves all day long, but in the
Finding Strength in Humility
Years ago, I was giving a speech at a conference in Iowa when a middle-aged farmer told me a story I have never forgotten. This
Finding Gratitude
My morning hikes into the canyons of Torrey Pines State Beach often take the form of a walking meditation. As I trudge up the hill
The Four Honorings: the Honor Code for Surviving the Loss of Loved Ones
When faced with a severe tragedy, particularly the loss of a loved one, we must live by an honor code to survive. In my work
