Hello—
What if we begin with a pause? Just take a moment, or two or three and allow Your Self to revel in a few mindful breaths. This simple practice can make such a difference throughout the day…
Often it can feel like there are (too) many aspects to our process / practice, and yet the common thread that runs through—and true—is the willingness and ability to stay present and just be with what is.
Tangled moments? Textured exchanges? The rush of emotions and feelings? These can all be softened when we come back to this moment. Now this one. Now this one. And again and again…
So let's take it back to our day to day practice and consider how to move through a different aspect of grief and what it takes for the mindful tending of our ongoing tasks at hand.
"Last One Standing" (2:54)—One aspect of the grieving process is something that I call “last one standing”. There is a particular energy to this concept that can sometimes get overlooked—and yet—is quite worth considering. (YouTube Link or Facebook Link).
"Raining Roses" (2:39)—As much as we’d like for our practice to happen magically, it doesn’t. It takes work and presence—some of which are pretty challenging. And yet, the results can be so very rewarding. (YouTube Link or Facebook Link).
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In the meantime, here's to considering your place in the grieving process while you continue to "tend your garden".
May we all mine our riches so that we may live our blessings.
Thanks much.
Until next time—
Cheers,
Steph
Stephanie Swafford, BCPP, BFRP
"When It’s Time to Listen To Your Self"