After my step-father-in-law's passing this summer, my mother-in-law shared a wonderful
sympathy letter
from Grace, their neighbor, with us. Grace, a widow, shared how she would miss Sam and how grateful she was to them for the helpful things they both did for her over the years — and how just seeing the lights on in their home brought comfort to her. It struck me how we can sometimes be a beacon of light for each other and not even know it.
As we head into the darker season, may sources of light present themselves to you and brighten your path with comfort and calm. And for those of us who are in a good space, may we be a source of light to others.
We hope the articles and offers below provide some comfort and support for your personal healing journey.
Breathe,
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"You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late . . . the love of our neighbor in all its fullness simply means being able to say to him, 'What are you going through?'"
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Service to Others: A Pathway to Healing
By Marty Tousley, Bereavement Counselor
At some point in your grief journey, you may feel the need to channel your pain, as well as the time and energy once devoted to your relationship with your loved one, into something productive and meaningful through the gift of volunteering. As one who truly understands the grieving process, you may feel ready to reach out to others who are suffering the pain of loss. Now that you've found your own way through the many challenges of grief, you have a great deal to share with others who are suffering: you can identify with their struggles, empathize with their sorrows and doubts, and offer valuable information and support. What causes or issues are important to you?
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Living with Purpose: Finding Purpose in Every Day
By Melanie Votaw
Two of my dearest friends have moved on from this life in the past nine months, and it has made me think about how important it is to find meaning and joy in the time we have here on this planet. What other reason for existing is there? These thoughts, of course, bring me right back to a sense of purpose. We all need and want to feel that our presence among humankind makes a dent and brings some value to both ourselves and to others. It's simply a basic human desire. So, why is it so difficult for us to find a purpose that inspires us and helps us to feel connected to something bigger and important?
Read on.
Melanie Votaw is the instructor for the course
Discovering Your Life Purpose: Living the Life You Were Born to Live.
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Life Healing Community: The Student Gathering
(September 24 - 28, 2009)
By Shaman Elder Maggie Wahls
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We had a fantastic time gathering together at Life Healing Community (LHC) this year. The student gathering was actually five days long instead of three and I love to see how the guides orchestrate everything so perfectly to give us an extra day together! ...Maureen's flute playing was always there at the perfect time and always guide directed and bringing us all into Spirit. The starry sky and the fullness of the moon keeping us united in one body and one Spirit while the drumming spoke of the unity we all experienced. We felt the touch of Creator in us as a community of students and I believe we are united forever from this experience. I hope that next year you too will come to the student gathering Sept 23 through 26, 2010.
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Happy Diwal! This is my favorite time of year because
Lakshmi,
the
Goddess of Fortune,
comes alive during the Hindu holiday of Diwali (or Deepavali). Each year, around the new moon in October or November, Hindu people celebrate her and invite her into their homes, attempting to secure Lakshmi's favors for the year to come. This year, Diwali was celebrated on October 17. Enjoy this MahaLakshmi stotram chant!
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"Standing back and exploring your thoughts and feelings about your major life experiences can have profound effects on your physical and mental health. An impressive body of research finds that when people write about traumas, negative or positive turning points in their lives, or simply write about their life stories, they derive great benefits."
~ James W. Pennebaker, Professor of Psychology, Univ. of Texas, Austin
Words That Heal: Writing Leads to Wellness
By Sandra Lee Schubert
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How can writing lead you towards wellness? Writing helps. It heals. It can cut down doctor visits but how do you begin this healing practice? Begin simply: Buy an inexpensive journal or notebook and select a favorite pen. Create a sacred time for yourself when you are not likely to be disturbed. Write what is on your mind. Are you grappling with a difficult problem or illness? Begin there. Describe the problem or illness. Who/what is involved? Why is it a problem for you? How do you feel about the issue at hand?
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Closing Thoughts
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This Month's Holistic Prayers |
Kindness in words creates confidence.
Kindness in thinking creates profundity.
Kindness in giving creates love.
~ Lao-Tse
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Prayer of Service
Guide me in this day to do what is needed.
Lead me to you, Beloved.
Inspire me as only you can, and provide the way and the means.
Open my heart and use me as an instrument of your ways with love and support.
I give myself toward you, becoming closer until only one is.
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