grief & holidays

  • The Art of Celebration

    The Art of Celebration

    You do not need a festival to celebrate; life itself is a festival; celebrate your life.” ~Nitin Namdeo Growing up, there wasn’t a lot of celebrations. Oh sure, there were the national holidays and one’s birthday, but never those defining moments that happen throughout life.  Award ceremonies, track and field events, dance recitals or…

  • 7 Ways to Go Easy on Yourself While Grieving at the Holidays

    7 Ways to Go Easy on Yourself While Grieving at the Holidays

    Out of all the holidays, Christmas is the one I love the most.  It is the decorations in mid-November, the busyness of the stores as I typically put off my shopping until the last minute, and all the merry festivities that fill my heart with joy. But spending time with those I love most…