Advice for Parents by Doris Smeltzer

For 2012 ...

May you know ...

With love and blessings,

Doris

 

Wishing you....

....during the holidays.

Blessings,

Doris

Photo taken this AM of our family room mantel

Making room at the table for grief

A few days ago a friend, who recently lost a family member, emailed to ask about how we incorporate Andrea into the holidays...hoping for guidance on how to do the same for her loved one.

An opportunity for mindfulness

Yesterday I found myself feeling sick inside. I had to trace the day's events to arrive at what had triggered my nausea (this was not a physical response, but an emotional one). By the time I'd readied for bed, my limbs felt heavy and I knew I was allowing myself to sink into worry and despair. 

Open to the self-discovery

A couple of years ago a young woman contacted me to see if I'd be willing to answer some questions for a book project on which she was working. I sent my responses off and heard from her again last week letting me know that the project is entering its final stages. I needed to sign a form giving her permission to use my responses. Before signing, I thought it best that I go back and re-read what I wrote. I was mortified. Some of my responses actually embarrassed me...I've learned a lot in two years.