Better Sleep Month
It’s Better Sleep Month. So far, I’ve gone to bed earlier and gotten up earlier a few times. But it’s a goal I’m striving toward. Also, affirming to myself that I am a morning person to change that mindset. So many things I’m working on between now and my birthday.
What you said
s a departure doula, I help people facing illness, decline, death, dying and loss experiences of all kinds think about what they have learned about themselves and write legacy letters, create ethical wills or complete legacy projects. You shouldn’t wait to begin the journey of self-exploration and compiling your wisdom and advice for the people you love. Knowing your authentic self is the first sep in loving yourself, which is the first step in loving others well and changing the world.
You are enough
May is Mental Health Awareness Month with the theme “You are enough.” The messaging fits a series of videos I’m working on about identity, existentialism and existential crises. Stay tuned for more.
You are the love the world needs
It’s not news that things just seem more and more depressing and disheartening out there. I posted this video a couple weeks ago after yet another mass shooting in the U.S. Only when we can love ourselves can we love others, and it’s what the world needs now. (Thanks, Burt Bacharach!)
In-person laughing yoga
I am collaborating with a local acupuncturist and healer to offer in-person laughing yoga the fourth Saturday of every month. I’ll still be doing occasional Zoom virtual sessions and will keep you posted when they are coming. And I am always available to lead private groups in-person or virtually for employee health and wellness, women’s weekends, retreats, parties or what have you. Just let me know.
Planning, planning, planning
I’ve been quiet here as I plan new and exciting outreach, education and personal growth opportunities coming soon. I look forward to sharing them with you in the coming weeks and months.
Be in more photos
I made this video even though I’m a mess to remind you to be in more photos.
Why I became a departure doula, Part 2
Part 2 of Getting to know me. Why I became a departure doulaas a video.
Queens & Funerary traditions
As a departure doula, I’m fascinated with the funerary and mourning rituals surrounding the death of Queen Elizabeth. Did you know most of our current “traditional” funeral customs came from another queen?
Some quick thoughts about howVictorian tradition shaped our modern funeral industry.
Why I became a death doula
