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WHAT THESE SPIRITUAL TEACHERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT DEATH AND GRIEF

August 12, 2018August 12, 2018 by Nancy Q.
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I have complied a list of enlightening quotes by some of the greatest thinkers and spiritual teachers of our time on death and grief.  Their words have helped me get through some of the toughest moments during my bereavement.  I hope these insights will offer at least some relief on your healing journey as it …

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9 MUST-HAVE ESSENTIAL OILS TO RESTORE MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING DURING BEREAVEMENT

April 24, 2018March 31, 2020 by Nancy Q.
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The grieving process is a crucial and beneficial stage of conscious acceptance of a loss, which ultimately leads to a letting go of this loss.  A loss of any kind, whether it’s a death of a pet, a child, or a parent, or maybe a divorce, a loss of a job, or the end of …

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The Difference Between Processing Your Grief vs. Drowning In It

November 27, 2017November 29, 2017 by Nancy Q.
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When we lose someone we love, the pain that comes in waves can be almost unbearable.  The pain that is also a reflection of our love for our deceased loved one.  The stronger your love for them, the more pain and emotional upheaval you will experience during the grieving process. Instead of trying to disown …

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4 WAYS YOU ARE SABOTAGING YOUR GRIEVING PROCESS (WITHOUT KNOWING IT)

September 23, 2017November 11, 2017 by Nancy Q.
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“Grief can be the garden of compassion. If you keep your heart open through everything, your pain can become your greatest ally in your life’s search for love and wisdom.” – RUMI   When we are grieving the loss of a loved one, while juggling the emotional calamity, the mental and physical stress of attempting …

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5 SUBTLE SIGNS OF A PROPER GRIEVING SESSION

August 31, 2017September 5, 2017 by Nancy Q.
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When we are drowning in the vast ocean of our grief, with no land in sight, we don’t realize how far we’ve made it, and how much closer to shore we actually are when all we’re focused on is trying to survive one kick and one stroke at a time.  After all, no land posts …

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7 POWERFUL RITUALS TO HELP YOU HEAL FASTER DURING GRIEF

July 30, 2017August 6, 2017 by Nancy Q.
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Grieving is such an effective and psychologically necessary means to process the loss of a loved one.  Loss of a piece of ourselves. Real joy isn’t possible until we have taken the plunge into the depths of our own shadow, or the disowned aspects of ourselves.  Only through exploring and marrying various aspects of our …

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Grieving Process Newly Widowed

11 MEANINGFUL WAYS TO HONOR THE ANNIVERSARY OF YOUR DECEASED LOVED ONE

July 5, 2017August 3, 2017 by Nancy Q.
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Every year, the approaching anniversary that marks the loss of our loved one almost always elicits emotional turbulence in grieving widows and widowers. Some of us might be overwhelmed by a sense of emptiness, despair, and deep sadness, if this marks the first year of your loved one’s physical death.  Others may have already walked …

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