Download or read book Finding a Sacred Oasis in Grief written by Steven Jeffers and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-10-08 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work includes a foreword by John D Morgan, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Coordinator for Kings College Center for Education about Death and Bereavement, Ontario, Canada. This practical resource guides the reader though all aspects of the grieving process and offers thought-provoking and inspirational advice on support. With exercises, tips, and contacts for further assistance, "Finding a Sacred Oasis in Grief" provides a comprehensive understanding of this potentially difficult and complex topic. It examines different types of grief and various approaches, along with reference guides to particular religions and their traditions adopting a comprehensive, multi-faith approach. Pastoral care providers and religious leaders will find the unique, hands-on approach invaluable, as will members of support organisations and volunteer carers. It is also ideal for seminary and ministry students, counsellors, therapists and other care professionals. "Gives caregivers the tools to help dying and grieving persons face the best and worst that life has to offer. It is the worst, because death means the end of the attachments that make life worthwhile. It is the best, because it shows us what is truly meaningful and important in life. Mortality is a great gift if we have the knowledge and the courtesy to face it." - John D Morgan, in the Foreword.
Download or read book Postcards from the Edge written by Ian Coffey and published by Inter-Varsity Press. This book was released on 2015-07-17 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God often seems most distant when we are going through our hardest times. And yet many people have found that it is exactly at the moments of their greatest struggle that they have met God most closely. Through vivid retellings of the stories of eight biblical characters who met God at points of extremity in their lives, Ian Coffey offers us inspirational ways of making the struggles we face an opportunity for growth. By sharing both modern examples of people who have faced the same sorts of struggles, and events in his own life, he gives us practical help and hope in our hardest moments. Esther & courage Jeremiah & inadequacy John & doubt Paul & fear Peter & imprisonment Ruth & loss Elijah & despair Mark & failure Full of rich reflection and thought-provoking questions, it will help us to discover the God who walks with his people through their darkest moments.
Download or read book Sacred Grief written by Leslee Tessmann and published by Loving Healing Press. This book was released on 2010-01-31 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to discover what lies beyond the ordinary experience of grief? Sacred Grief offers an intriguing exploration of the far-reaching rippleeffect of our present-day opinions about surviving grief's emotionalroller-coaster and the unnecessary suffering our judgments unconsciouslypromote. You'll find comfort in discovering that there's anotherdimension to this universal experience--a dimension that fosters trust, kindness and compassion, peacefully heals, and steadfastly moves youtowards your soul's deepest desires and dreams. Praise for Sacred Grief "Because we will all have the experience, Sacred Grief is a compellingguide for everyone searching for the sweetness in life's great passages." --Gregg Braden, author, "The Divine Matrix" and "The God Code" "Sacred Grief is a holy handbook for gleaning the gifts of the journeycalled grief." --Mary Manin Morrissey, Co-founder, Association for Global New Thought "Sacred Grief is a welcome departure from the conventional advice about'surviving' grief." --Jill Carroll, Ph.D., Executive Director, Boniuk Center for the Study andAdvancement of Religious Tolerance, Rice University "I highly recommend this book to anyone that has experienced any type of loss in their livesand is willing to look at the loss through a different set of eyes. Tessman, in Sacred Grief, willlead the reader to a place of compassion for oneself, create a relationship with his/her own grief, and ultimately create a place of understanding and a healed soul." --Irene Watson, Managing Editor, Reader Views Learn more about this book at www.SacredGrief.com Another great self-help book from Loving Healing press www.LovingHealing.com SEL010000 Self-Help: Death, Grief, Bereavement FAM014000 Family & Relationships: Death, Grief, Bereavement SOC036000 Social Science: Death & Dying
Download or read book Grieving The Sacred Art written by Lisa Irish and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For most people, the pain of loss dominates their experience of grief. Grief then becomes something to be avoided or completed as quickly as possible. In her new book, Lisa Irish presents grief as our “ally” in the Land of Loss and offers pathways and resources to navigate the confusing and challenging terrain. She explores “conscious grieving,” as she gathers the wisdom of bereavement experts, spiritual leaders and everyday people walking their own individual paths. Lisa encourages us to let seeds of hope find their way into our grieving hearts, to allow self-compassion during the journey, and to trust grief’s healing process. Grieving - The Sacred Art makes a space for love in our sadness and leads us into a Land of Hope.
Download or read book Navigating Grief Finding Healing in Loss written by Julian Mitchell and published by Richards Education. This book was released on with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "Navigating Grief: Finding Healing in Loss," journey through the intricate landscape of loss with compassion, understanding, and practical guidance. This comprehensive guide offers solace and support to those navigating the tumultuous waters of grief, presenting a roadmap for healing and growth. From understanding the complexities of grief to developing coping mechanisms, nurturing relationships, and honoring memories, each chapter provides invaluable insights and actionable strategies. Whether you're grappling with guilt, seeking closure, or striving to find meaning amidst despair, this book offers a beacon of hope. With expert advice, personal anecdotes, and heartfelt wisdom, "Navigating Grief" is a companion for anyone traversing the challenging terrain of loss, guiding them towards healing, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Download or read book Sacred Grief written by Leslee Tessmann and published by Loving Healing Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to discover what lies beyond the ordinary experience of grief? Sacred Grief offers an intriguing exploration of the far-reaching rippleeffect of our present-day opinions about surviving grief's emotionalroller-coaster and the unnecessary suffering our judgments unconsciouslypromote. You'll find comfort in discovering that there's anotherdimension to this universal experience--a dimension that fosters trust, kindness and compassion, peacefully heals, and steadfastly moves youtowards your soul's deepest desires and dreams. Praise for Sacred Grief "Because we will all have the experience, Sacred Grief is a compellingguide for everyone searching for the sweetness in life's great passages." --Gregg Braden, author, "The Divine Matrix" and "The God Code" "Sacred Grief is a holy handbook for gleaning the gifts of the journeycalled grief." --Mary Manin Morrissey, Co-founder, Association for Global New Thought "Sacred Grief is a welcome departure from the conventional advice about'surviving' grief." --Jill Carroll, Ph.D., Executive Director, Boniuk Center for the Study andAdvancement of Religious Tolerance, Rice University "I highly recommend this book to anyone that has experienced any type of loss in their livesand is willing to look at the loss through a different set of eyes. Tessman, in Sacred Grief, willlead the reader to a place of compassion for oneself, create a relationship with his/her own grief, and ultimately create a place of understanding and a healed soul." --Irene Watson, Managing Editor, Reader Views Learn more about this book at www.SacredGrief.com Another great self-help book from Loving Healing press www.LovingHealing.com SEL010000 Self-Help: Death, Grief, Bereavement FAM014000 Family & Relationships: Death, Grief, Bereavement SOC036000 Social Science: Death & Dying
Download or read book Finding a Sacred Oasis in Illness written by Steven L. Jeffers and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Grieving The Sacred Art written by Lisa Irish and published by Skylight Paths Publishing. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers the griever an adult understanding of the emotional world of loss and provides tools to mindfully participate in grief's healing role. Without denying the pain of loss, it offers educational and imaginative insights that deepen the understanding of the process of loss and helps the griever generate more compassion for his or her experience.
Download or read book Finding Light in the Shadows written by Joseph Sapp and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-07-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Path to Healing and Growth Through Grief and Loss Grief and loss are universal experiences that touch every aspect of our lives. In "Finding Light in the Shadows: A Compassionate Guide to Grieving and Healing," [Author's Name] provides an empathetic and insightful roadmap for navigating the complex journey of grief, offering hope and guidance for those who are struggling with loss. Drawing on the latest research and expert insights, this comprehensive guide covers various forms of grief and loss, coping strategies, and ways to support others who are grieving. With warmth and understanding, the author addresses the unique challenges and emotions that accompany bereavement, while providing practical tools and exercises to help readers cultivate resilience and growth in the face of adversity. In "Finding Light in the Shadows," you will: Gain a deeper understanding of the different facets of grief and loss Learn effective coping strategies to help you navigate through difficult emotions Discover how to support friends and family members who are grieving Explore the benefits of seeking professional help and resources, such as therapists, support groups, and educational materials Find additional coping techniques and exercises, including journaling, mindfulness, and creative expression Whether you are experiencing grief firsthand or supporting a loved one through their journey, "Finding Light in the Shadows" offers a compassionate and comprehensive guide to help you find your way through the darkness and embrace the healing power of hope and growth. About the Author Joseph E. Sapp, JD CCH-AP is a lawyer, counselor and certified hypnotherapist with years of experience helping individuals navigate the complexities of life. Through his work, he has guided countless clients toward freedom, healing and growth, and he is passionate about sharing his knowledge and insights with others who are struggling.
Download or read book The Wild Edge of Sorrow written by Francis Weller and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-24 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noted psychotherapist Francis Weller provides an essential guide for navigating the deep waters of sorrow and loss in this lyrical yet practical handbook for mastering the art of grieving. Describing how Western patterns of amnesia and anesthesia affect our capacity to cope with personal and collective sorrows, Weller reveals the new vitality we may encounter when we welcome, rather than fear, the pain of loss. Through moving personal stories, poetry, and insightful reflections he leads us into the central energy of sorrow, and to the profound healing and heightened communion with each other and our planet that reside alongside it. The Wild Edge of Sorrow explains that grief has always been communal and illustrates how we need the healing touch of others, an atmosphere of compassion, and the comfort of ritual in order to fully metabolize our grief. Weller describes how we often hide our pain from the world, wrapping it in a secret mantle of shame. This causes sorrow to linger unexpressed in our bodies, weighing us down and pulling us into the territory of depression and death. We have come to fear grief and feel too alone to face an encounter with the powerful energies of sorrow. Those who work with people in grief, who have experienced the loss of a loved one, who mourn the ongoing destruction of our planet, or who suffer the accumulated traumas of a lifetime will appreciate the discussion of obstacles to successful grief work such as privatized pain, lack of communal rituals, a pervasive feeling of fear, and a culturally restrictive range of emotion. Weller highlights the intimate bond between grief and gratitude, sorrow and intimacy. In addition to showing us that the greatest gifts are often hidden in the things we avoid, he offers powerful tools and rituals and a list of resources to help us transform grief into a force that allows us to live and love more fully.''''
Download or read book Finding Grace written by Jane Nicolet and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2018-10-25 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The journey from grief to Grace Inevitably, difficult change and loss become realities for each of us, and too often, profound grief is only steps behind. Finding Grace uses the author's personal experience as well as authentic stories of grieving parents to maintain the assertion that grace is every bit as close as grief, living fully available in every human heart during troublesome times. The soulful calls of grace, when answered through such avenues as traditional faith, spiritual mysteries, supportive community, mindful reflection and acceptance, and loving rituals serve to carve new pathways beyond life mired in a grief-filled reality. The nineteen stories and eight essays presented in Finding Grace: journeys of grief, courage and healing follow those who are moving forward, charting their own next steps toward grace.
Download or read book Sacred Hellos written by Noelle Rollins and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you received a sign from a deceased loved one? You are not alone. Perhaps you are finding yourself questioning whether this has happened to you. Signs from our loved ones can come in many forms. Cardinals, coins, numbers, feathers, dreams - these are all examples of signs I consider to be Sacred Hellos. There are countless other signs as well. What is yours? In Sacred Hellos, Noelle eloquently moves us through her decade of mourning with each stage of grief woven throughout her journey. She shares personal stories of signs, her feelings of deep sadness and anger following the death of her mother, as well as the pure, raw emotions of holding space for loved ones during their transitions. Noelle's honest, heartfelt stories and powerful artwork serve as a connection to those we have loved and help us to find our own something that is bigger than ourselves. Noelle offers tips on grieving, steps to discover signs, and lessons of hope, acceptance, and resilience; revealing to us how she integrated these with her religious and spiritual beliefs. "I have written the book I wish I would have had a decade ago." ~Noelle- This book features artwork, stories submitted by others that share their experience with signs from spirit.Excerpt from book:Chapter: One Thing to do After a Death That Nobody Tells YouIt was November and I was desperately looking through old family photos. It had been 10 months since my mom died and I was missing her like crazy. I found countless perfectly posed photos, photos of the dogs, random sunsets, and birthday parties. Finally, I found the picture I was looking for. It was the dining room in my parents' home. The photo featured the large dining table fully set for our last family Christmas gathering before my mom would die unexpectedly just weeks later.What I loved most about the photo, ironically, was not the actual dining table. It was the way my mom hung a wreath in her window or the mirror hanging on the wall that she had faux finished to make it look like the paint was crackling. The photo captured how she hosted, all her personal touches, her showing her love for us for that day.Take photographs. Go into your loved one's space and take a photo of the way the reading glasses are sitting on the side table, how the spice cabinet looks, or the jacket hanging on the hook. Photograph the wall of framed photos, the collection of ball caps or figurines. Capture the yard, the tools on a workbench in the garage, the view from the kitchen table, even your favorite chair or the kitchen tile. My dad is more of a minimalist and mourning our mom took up most of his energy that first part of the year. He had very little emotional attachment to the stuff that he and my mom shared. None of it connected him to her. He carried his memories in other ways.For me however, I see my mom in all of it. I see her hands arranging the flowers into the vase on the table. Her turquoise ring and sterling silver jewelry adorning her fingers and wrists remind me of seeing her hands peeling vegetables before making her famous veggie, pasta salad. These things, especially now that she is gone, trigger loving memories of her. They make me feel connected to my mom's energy and her spirit, her humanness.In the time after someone passes there is a brief period when the way they had things is still in place. For me having photos is something that I did accidentally. I wish I had done more and had photos of every room. I wish I could remember her lamp, what she was reading, the way her clothes looked all hanging together in the closet.That November when I was looking through photos, my goal was to put together small albums for each of my siblings filled with images of the houses we all had lived in together.....
Download or read book The Wild Edge of Sorrow written by Francis Weller and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The work of the mature person is to carry grief in one hand and gratitude in the other and be stretched large by them. As seen on All There Is with Anderson Cooper Noted psychotherapist Francis Weller provides an essential guide for navigating the deep waters of sorrow and loss in this lyrical yet practical handbook for mastering the art of grieving. Describing how Western patterns of amnesia and anesthesia affect our capacity to cope with personal and collective sorrows, Weller reveals the new vitality we may encounter when we welcome, rather than fear, the pain of loss. Through moving personal stories, poetry, and insightful reflections he leads us into the central energy of sorrow, and to the profound healing and heightened communion with each other and our planet that reside alongside it. The Wild Edge of Sorrow explains that grief has always been communal and illustrates how we need the healing touch of others, an atmosphere of compassion, and the comfort of ritual in order to fully metabolize our grief. Weller describes how we often hide our pain from the world, wrapping it in a secret mantle of shame. This causes sorrow to linger unexpressed in our bodies, weighing us down and pulling us into the territory of depression and death. We have come to fear grief and feel too alone to face an encounter with the powerful energies of sorrow. Those who work with people in grief, who have experienced the loss of a loved one, who mourn the ongoing destruction of our planet, or who suffer the accumulated traumas of a lifetime will appreciate the discussion of obstacles to successful grief work such as privatized pain, lack of communal rituals, a pervasive feeling of fear, and a culturally restrictive range of emotion. Weller highlights the intimate bond between grief and gratitude, sorrow and intimacy. In addition to showing us that the greatest gifts are often hidden in the things we avoid, he offers powerful tools and rituals and a list of resources to help us transform grief into a force that allows us to live and love more fully.
Download or read book Decision Making and Spiritual Discernment written by Nancy Bieber and published by SkyLight Paths Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spiritual discernment is the traditional name for listening and responding to divine guidance. In this book you will approach decision making as an active participant, a co-creator with God in shaping your life. Drawing on twenty-five years of experience as a psychologist and fifteen years as a spiritual director, Nancy L. Bieber presents three essential aspects of Spirit-led decision making:
Download or read book Egypt and Her Neighbors written by Susie Montgomery Best and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Death and Bereavement Around the World Reflective essays written by John D. Morgan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reflects on some major themes - death and after-life, religion and spirituality, rites and rituals, secularist approaches, cultural variations, suicide, and other issues. This book includes which chapters describe progress in end-of-life care, including some tools to evaluate hospice care.
Download or read book The mummy written by Ernest A. Wallis Budge and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
