"The beautiful spring came and when nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also." Harriet Ann Jacobs I always love the springtime. It represents new beginnings. Growth and discovery. It has been over a month since I last wrote an entry. I was dealing with so much sadness after losing our …
Trying to Stop the Spiral of Stress
If you don't think anxiety, depression, sadness and stress impact your physical health, think again. All of these emotions trigger chemical reactions in your body, which can lead to inflammation and a weakened immune system. Learn to cope, sweet friend. There will always be dark days." - Kris Carr I just love this quote by Kris Carr, …
The Fluidity of Grief
Grief is characterized much more by waves of feeling that lessen and reoccur, it's less like stages and more like different states of feeling. - Meghan O'Rourke Grief is one of life's hardest lessons to learn. For me it has been that anyway. Before I was a teacher and school administrator, I began my career …