Brave Soul · Grief & Loss

The Wisdom of Hope, Renewal & A New Start

A Reflection From This Week One morning this week, I walked out the front door to see a favorite tree that had fallen on the house. My eyes welled up with tears as I felt the shattering and longing for some of my favorite memories in the front yard of my family’s Portland home. You… Continue reading The Wisdom of Hope, Renewal & A New Start

Brave Soul · Grief & Loss · Self-Compassion · Writing as Healing

10 Ways to Connect When You’re Feeling Isolated & Alone

I still remember standing outside visiting with people after church. I could feel the warmth of the sunlight on my skin, but I couldn’t feel the compassion or understanding of those around me. It felt like an invisible curtain appeared right in front of my face as I talked with them -- you couldn’t see… Continue reading 10 Ways to Connect When You’re Feeling Isolated & Alone

Blessings · Brave Soul · Grief & Loss

Would You Like to Be Part of the Launch Team for My New Book?

Here's the scoop: You get a free copy of the book before anyone else, and you get to connect with me, and the rest of the group, leading up to launch week -- and even after, if you'd like! And you commit to read the book (or play with a few of the prompts that speak… Continue reading Would You Like to Be Part of the Launch Team for My New Book?

Brave Soul · Grief & Loss

By the Light of the Moon {+ Top 3 Title Choices — Help me decide!}

Having returned home from a trip to Easter Island, at one point it dawned on me--Grief is like being plunked down on a distant island in the dark -- strange terrain, not knowing your way, not even with a simple street light to guide you.There is no map. No clear road ahead.Only your inner compass,… Continue reading By the Light of the Moon {+ Top 3 Title Choices — Help me decide!}

Blessings · Grief & Loss

A blessing for you. {And my new grief journal}

This week I want to share with you a blessing I wrote for my forthcoming grief journal, By the Light of the Moon. Although now I'm returning back to former ideas and playing with new titles alike. You'll be the first to know when I get close to a final decision and I'm ready for… Continue reading A blessing for you. {And my new grief journal}