Articles filed under Anderson-Kleif, Susan
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Daily readings can be quite uplifting, thought-provoking
Jun 3, 2023 7:00 AM - Many of us have a daily morning ritual of some sort -- a way to start the day on a smooth footing. I certainly do. I read a "message of the day" in one of my books that contains a short encouraging essay.
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Notice and go where the young, new things happen
May 28, 2023 12:57 AM - We have all heard that age is just "a state of mind." Or age is "just a number." Another factor is keeping up with the new trends, or at least being aware of them. I had such a chance recently and took it.
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Is a certain 'place' important to feel a loved one's spirit ?
May 20, 2023 6:00 AM - The first time I heard mention of someone who felt the spirit of a loved one being around, we were at a friend's house for dinner. I was a bit taken aback but think I managed to say something like, "That's wonderful, how do you know?" She said, "Oh, I can just feel it."
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Early in bereavement, you may be bombarded with unwanted financial decisions
May 13, 2023 6:00 AM - Figuring out and managing finances when bereaved is a very tricky and a many-headed problem for most people, one way or another.
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Reaching out to help others is a way to heal oneself
May 6, 2023 7:00 AM - It seems helping others also has the effect of helping yourself. That's something to think about when bereaved.
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My granddaughter's birthday and the celebration of May Day
May 1, 2023 12:01 AM - My dear granddaughter, Irit, was born on May 1. Now she's a mother herself. And a great one. Time flies. I always think of her on this day as it's also my birthday!
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How your brain works to help you cope with deep grief
Apr 22, 2023 9:00 AM - The fact that those who love deeply grieve deeply is no secret. Our Grief & Healing columnist takes a look at a new book that delves into how the brain responds when one suffers the death of a loved one. The answers may surprise you.
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How to disagree without offending someone who is insensitive
Apr 15, 2023 7:00 AM - We all know people sometimes say the oddest things. Even friends and family. And when we are under the stress of grief, our nerves are fragile and we are especially sensitive, this leads to potential trouble.
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Spring holidays are times to make memories, not forget old ones
Apr 9, 2023 9:15 AM - For me, the rollout of spring holidays starts with Valentine's Day. Then St. Patricks, followed by Easter and Passover, then my own birthday and my sister Mary's, and then Memorial Day. That's quite a line up.
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Maybe we, the bereaved, have to be the teachers
Apr 1, 2023 12:33 PM - When there is the death of a beloved, we usually count on others for some support and consolation. But what do we do when they have no idea how to comfort us in any really helpful way?
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