I have been practicing yoga since the beginning of 2008. My mind can’t believe it has been that long, while my body and spirit can’t seem to remember life before yoga. The postures (asanas) and deep, conscious breathing of yoga have become such an important part of my life that it is no longer a […]
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Gratitude Heals All “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” – Dr. Seuss I came upon the above quote the day of the funeral for my husband’s Grandma. It is such an amazing reminder that the sadness of loss comes from our tendency to focus on what is no longer present. If we
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A continuation of yesterday’s post, “Reflecting on the Loss of a Pet” A week ago, I awoke knowing that it was time to let my cat Pip pass on in peace. I contacted a wonderful in-home euthanasia service (Final Journey, LLC) who were incredibly helpful and willing to come to our home that night so
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The past month has been a tremendous struggle. My husband’s gentle grandma passed away after a two-week battle in the hospital, followed shortly after by the passing of his sweet aunt. Meanwhile, my thirteen-year-old cat, Pip, who has suffered from colitis since he was a kitten, began to wince when I touched him. I had
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Last year I stumbled upon several articles that criticized the idea of promoting happiness in those with chronic illness. They said things like, “don’t tell me sickness is a blessing,” and “stop telling me I can be happy when I am suffering.” It felt like a personal attack, because in creating this site I have
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