Tag Archives: loss
Finding Summer During A Winter of Depression
“In the midst of winter I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.” – Alber Camus A few weeks ago, after several weeks of punishing wind and sub-zero temperatures, during which everyone in my community had all holed up … Continue reading
Posted in Mindfulness, Out Of My Mind
Tagged grief, handling feelings, living in the moment, loneliness, loss, meaning, mindfulness, self-care
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To Do Or Not To Do – A Downsizing Question
The act of downsizing, whether tackled out of a sense of opportunity (you want to lighten your load a bit, make room for some new things) or necessity (you can’t find your bathroom), can be surprisingly difficult. This is because … Continue reading
Posted in Letting Go, Out Of My Mind
Tagged habits, letting go of control, living in the moment, loss, meaning, mindfulness
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Snot Rockets And Sailing Ships: Making Meaning Out Of The Mess
Snot Rockets My daughter Emily has never been much of a hiker. Bright and beautiful, and possessing a quick wit and an exceptionally kind heart, Emily has many talents and interests. Walking in the woods until you sweat is just … Continue reading
A Grief Re-Observed: Re-Experiencing Loss In Times Of Tragedy
“I thought I could describe a state; make a map of sorrow. Sorrow, however, turns out to be not a state but a process. It needs not a map but a history . . .” ― C.S. Lewis, A Grief … Continue reading
Starting Over When We Forget
Imagine you’re in a committed partnership with someone you love very much. Imagine that, although things aren’t always perfect, you’re happy and confident in your love and your life with this person, and have a wealth of memories to remind … Continue reading
Posted in Hitch Fix, Relationships
Tagged breaking up, change, couples, divorce, loneliness, loss, Relationships, staying together
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The Importance Of Making Room
Living Alone I have been alone a lot lately . . . And I kind of like it. I like having the television and the remote all to myself. I like the kind of rockin’ good night’s sleep you get … Continue reading
Posted in Balance, Hitch Fix, Relationships
Tagged habits, loneliness, loss, Relationships
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