There are several suggested New Year’s resolutions for the grieving. This one is from Hospice of the Red River Valley: I resolve to not place time limits on my grief; it will take as long as it takes. I resolve to acknowledge my grief as my own—that it is as individual as I am—and will take shape […]
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The holiday season can be delightful, but it often brings pressure: family dynamics, financial strain, disrupted routines, social obligations, and emotional expectations. Many people feel anxious during this period—even those who don’t normally experience anxiety. The good news? You can navigate the season with more steadiness by focusing on small, repeatable habits that restore calm.
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by Gyani Richards Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly. Chuang Tzu Because grief arises from the deepest parts of us, its double-edged sword brings both immense pain as well as a unique possibility for self-discovery. Our internal perspective – the lens through which we embrace our suffering –
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by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. If you could go back in time and re-live a special holiday, which one would you choose? Close your eyes for a moment and think about this holiday. Now, slowly, walk through this memory in your mind. What made it so special? What were the surroundings like? Who inhabits this
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The first public figure to speak to the American People about Pearl Harbor was not President Roosevelt, but his wife, First Lady Eleanor during her weekly radio broadcast. In her remarks she let the nation in on what was going on in Washington at that moment—and spoke specifically to the women of America, who might
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