"The whole world can become the enemy when you lose what you love." - Kristina McMorris, Bridge of Scarlet Leaves There may be times when you look at those people who have not lost someone with envy. They seem like they don't have any real problems as they live in the blissful ignorance of what it... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
"A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for." - William G.T. Shedd Sometimes grief makes us want to stay home alone and not engage with our friends and family. Try to go out and connect with others. Go shopping with a friend; have coffee with a relative; attend a club meeting. It's... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
"And in the end it is not the years in your life that count, it's the life in your years." - Abraham Lincoln What have you done lately that makes you feel alive and connected to nature? Go for a bike ride, take a walk, go for a swim...there are so many ways to feel part of the greater world around... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, October 20, 2025
"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other." - Mother Teresa Write an email to someone who is also impacted by loss. Talk about how you are feeling in an honest, open fashion. These are the times when we need each other. Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, October 19, 2025
"Happiness is not the absence of problems, it's the ability to deal with them." - Steve Maraboli You don't need to aspire to be happy or even to "not" be sad. Just take a moment and actively reflect on how you're feeling today. Be good to yourself, but be honest. You can recognize that you feel... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, October 18, 2025
"The greatest gift you can give someone is your time, your attention, your love, your concern." -Joel Osteen Reach out to a neighbor today. Walk their dog, take in their mail...find something you can do for them to make their day a little easier. Being proactive is a critical part of your healing... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, October 17, 2025
"For myself, I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use to be anything else." - Winston Churchill How can you feel optimistic when you still feel sad? It is so difficult to believe that things are going to improve when the burden of grief is so heavy to bear. You may not be ready to feel... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
"Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change." - Wayne W. Dyer Take out a concrete object today that reminds you of your loved one. It could be a photograph, a letter, or something that belonged to that person. Even if the object initially makes you feel sad, think of at... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." - Thomas Campbell Write down one thing today that you learned from the person you lost. Put it in your pocket and take it out whenever you need to get through the day. Perhaps tomorrow you will not need the concrete reminder of the legacy left by... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, October 13, 2025
There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living." - Nelson Mandela Your grief is a setback. It is unquestionably devastating and even frightening as you piece together what feels like the shattered pieces of your life. But... Sign in to see full entry.