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Stretching Yourself in Grief
Continue Reading: Stretching Yourself in GriefIn August, as summer begins to exhale its last full breath, the world around us slowly starts to quiet. The heat lingers, but the light subtly shifts. Gardens begin to dry. Cicadas sing their steady chorus. Nature gives us signs that change is near. And in this seasonal in-between, there is an invitation: to stretch yourself.
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Stretching Yourself in Grief
In August, as summer begins to exhale its last full breath, the world around us slowly starts to quiet. The heat lingers, but the light subtly shifts. Gardens begin to dry. Cicadas sing their steady chorus. Nature gives us signs that change is near. And in this seasonal in-between, there is an invitation: to stretch… Continue Reading
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Can I Get Paid to Care for My Child With Disabilities?
At Hope Grows, we walk alongside caregivers who give so much of themselves, often at great emotional, physical, and financial cost. While our mission centers on nurturing mental, emotional, and … Continue Reading
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Held in the Heart of Grief
Grief, in its truest form, is not a problem to be solved or a wound to be quickly bandaged. It is a sacred unfolding, an experience of love’s deepest cost. It can feel raw and relentless—like waves crashing against the shore of our very being. And in those crashing moments, it’s easy to feel like… Continue Reading
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What the Light Reveals: A Summer Solstice Reflection
The rain is falling in sheets as I glance up from my computer screen—a scene that’s become a bit repetitive this spring. This has been the wettest season I’ve seen … Continue Reading
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Reveal
Spring is gentle, often associated with renewal and breath. Its tenderness can be short-lived. Nature bursts forth, then hurries. Trees leaf out fully. Temperatures rise. The growing season surges ahead. … Continue Reading
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Delight
Every part of the spring season can be a delightful scene dancing in front of us. The new growth is there for the taking, everywhere, watching the results of the … Continue Reading
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What is Spiritual Purpose? | How to Find Your Higher Purpose in Life
Finding your spiritual purpose can help uncover the beliefs that give life meaning to you. Begin your journey to your higher purpose in life now! Continue Reading
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Why Is Hope So Important? Understand The Deeper Meaning Of Hope
Discover why hope is important in everyday life for resilience, motivation, and mental well-being. Learn how cultivating hope can improve relationships and foster personal growth. Continue Reading
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Tranquility
Confidence in bloom is the vibe in the Healing Gardens of the Iris Respite House. The vibrant yellow of the daffodil flowers catch my attention as I contemplate how much … Continue Reading
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Held in the In-Between: Life, Death, and the Spring Equinox
In early spring, each sunbreak graces our shoulders like an unexpected gift—a warm hug from Mother Nature, thawing our wintered hearts. The first warmth of spring is startling, isn’t it? … Continue Reading
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Appreciation
I woke the other day to a beautiful heavy snow. It happened to be on a Saturday, so my morning was a bit more relaxed. The picture from the sunroom … Continue Reading
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Breathe
The month of February seems to lend itself to moments of deep breathing. Research shows that mindful deep breathing practices elicit balance and transform stress into peace. James Nestor, the … Continue Reading
