Here’s a SPECIAL interview with Caro Brookings, with me being featured in her “Healing through the Holidays” event. Thanksgiving is approaching, first in Canada, then in the US and quickly followed by Christmas Time. Take a few minutes and get ‘topped up’ with some new awareness tools how to support those around you that are [read more…]
Do you have a ‘what if this afternoon’ mentality🆘
Another “Celebration of Life” this past Wednesday – so this is a timely reminder. I am not sure you’re a natural procrastinator like me, but losing someone always prompts me into action. Yes Barb, “Get your STUFF in order”. Thankfully through Compassion In Action I’ve met with and interviewed so many talented folks who have [read more…]
Being Interviewed for ‘Healing through the Holidays’
Yes, the holidays are coming! Whether we want them or not, or are ready or not, or even dread them. Sharing from my Heart on this one. Here’s Caro Brookings interviewing me for her ‘Healing through the Holidays’ speaker series. FREE GIFT: If you’re not already receiving my “Compassion in Action” (Wellness Masterclass) Newsletters or [read more…]
Some platitudes to bench – what NOT to say
Bench those platitudes: Let’s find a better way! A special interview coming up in our “Compassion In Action” series. Maria Belanic shares: By understanding the flow of grief, others can better understand the turmoil this causes to mothers. Maria shares: • Walking through my own personal journey of heartbreak and devastation when my oldest son [read more…]
Home Equity doesn’t pay for the groceries
Yes, it’s a new version of being ‘House Poor‘. Recently in the last decade our home values have grown substantially and a big amount of our ‘estate’ is tied up in that home. But as the blog topic shares: Home Equity does not pay for the groceries, and that is especially true if you are [read more…]
Ever needed ‘Lifting’? It’s the National month of HOPE!
Ski injuries! Have you had this experience? In my youth I was skiing Mr. Baker in Washington when the tip of my ski went into a hole, stopping my forward motion and my boot release did not cooperate. So there I was sitting in the snow, friends came back and placed my skis in that [read more…]
Are you Grief Illiterate?
Are you Grief Illiterate? I was listening to a podcast and this statement stood out, “Our society is Grief Illiterate. They freeze when confronted with someone who is grieving. For fear that they’ll do the wrong thing, many do nothing at all.” Then everyone feels badly. At least that was me. I personally desire a [read more…]
12 Days of Christmas Support for Grieving Friends
12 Days of Christmas Support for Grieving Friends DAY 1 of 12: Maybe you’re like me and are in search of practical ways to support our grieving friends. I sure was and still am. I’ll share 12 tips that you can check out. Day 1: If possible – Hugs all around unless this makes the [read more…]