Compassion and Peace in a Confusing World
Hi Everyone! I apologize for not writing regularly (like I used to on At Peace). I need to share that after all the writing on the topic listed in this blog, I was tired and thought I had done what I needed to do: I felt finished. Then, while reading a book I felt not… Continue reading A Broad Look At Grief and Loss
Our country and our world are filled with grief these days. I’m not sure it is more than usual, but it sure feels like it. Wars, school shootings, deaths from floods and tornadoes to name just a few. I would like to discuss another category with which we struggle, grief resulting from a sudden and… Continue reading Grief Continues
I have been thinking about the word “trust” over the past few weeks. What or who do you trust? Why? When do you really seek the trust of someone? A number of these blog posts have mentioned the importance of trusting someone to help you process the grief which comes with the traumatic loss such… Continue reading Trust
I start off 2022 feeling grateful for my circumstances – wonderful family, nice home, relatively good health, numerous friends, interesting pastimes, resources to enjoy life. But, I am also vigilant because of the continued pandemic, the government, the culture, the future and the impact of all these matters on my friends and our country. I… Continue reading Grateful, But Vigilant
Just over one year ago – November 16, 2020 to be exact, I started this blog...At Peace. The first blog post coincided with the U.S. approaching 250,000 pandemic deaths. I listed seven major losses that people were experiencing at that time... a significant number of additional people still are. I wrote that many people were… Continue reading One Year Old
I read a newspaper article this week that reminded me of Mexico’s Sunday (November 1) commemoration of The Day of the Dead, the traditional visits to graveyards. Last year they had to forgo the Day because of the pandemic. The Day of the Dead provides symbolic means to outwardly honor the lives of their deceased loved… Continue reading Dia De Los Muertos
I opened the middle drawer of my desk recently and noticed my father’s watch. Shortly before his death in 2009, with his permission, I assumed ownership. I reached for it, wound it to see the tiny second hand rotate once again, very slowly. I re-read the inscription on the back: Frigidaire Best Seller, Summer, 1956. My… Continue reading Watching for Meaning
Maybe it is because I am about to have my 68th birthday that I have been having unusual reflections about my life. Have you ever thought about how many times in your life you almost died? I know, I know, this sounds incredibly gloomy, but bear with me, and remember I studied Thanatology (Death, Dying and Bereavement). I am… Continue reading Second, Third and Fourth Chances
Our family had a wonderful Memorial Day celebration this week. My day started with preparing two large slabs of pork ribs, cutting-up strawberries for dessert, running to the store for extra ice, washing last night’s dishes, and cleaning the back yard and deck. I’m tired just typing about it. I did a lot of thinking about… Continue reading Remembering
The church I attend has introduced parking lot fellowship as an idea of easing into personal interaction. The gatherings are in the form of a drive-in where we get together for a meal outdoors, listen to music and play games. The most recent event was a blend of social distancing and masks, and an occasional… Continue reading Re-Entry
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