Tag: loss
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Be the Activity
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending another wilderness retreat hosted by a dear friend in the Cairngorms. Every retreat, I meet new and fascinating people who are on their own harrowing path. Most are struggling through a hardship, or at least have been through a traumatic event (even chronic). During this retreat,…
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The Gentle Cycle
For the past three weeks, my flat has been turned upside down. I live in a beautiful West End let, and it was time for a kitchen upgrade. The Georgian-styled accommodation is slowly being renovated, but we knew this particular part of the flat would be a daunting task. It meant turning our bathroom into…
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When Grief is Like Glitter
There comes a time when everything reminds you of what you’ve lost. You can think positive thoughts, you can recite affirmations, but they aren’t able to fill the void. It’s hollow and echoes when you call out for help. During this time, it’s winter. It’s a barren, leafless forrest where you pray for sunlight and…