Invariably it comes up at some point in the first 8 weeks. The realization that we get to be our own nurturing mother to our scared self. Often we cared for others over ourselves; and now is the time to…
Everyone Grieves
In general, I am tired. And, when I am tired and worn down? I feel vulnerable and more in tune with my emotions. I can access my tears pretty easily. I take the time to cry. It feels important. I…
The Veils Are Thin
Death is a conversation that we can choose to have, or not. Covid certainly has brought up the topic for us lately. As we slip into the season where the dark is overcoming the light, if we are tuned into…
My Father
My father passed away on January 13th of this year. It feels strange not to pick up the phone and hear his voice, send him the latest updates on his grandchildren, get his solicited and sometimes unsolicited yet loving financial…
Death Study for Deeper Listening Skills
I sat in a contemplative mindfulness meditation practice the past two weekends to explore and deepen my relationship to the “great” transition of death. I entered the Willow Farm Zendo last Saturday morning a little late (had to stop for…
Blair’s Herbals on ABC News on The Natural Funeral
I am grateful to Karen Van Vuuren for giving me a tremendous opportunity recently. Karen is one of the main movers behind The Natural Funeral, a green funeral education center in Lafayette, and the local ABC affiliate approached her to…