grief
Grief Counseling: Time for a Dose of My Own Medicine
It’s been a little more than three months since Mom passed. In the first two months, I had several days that felt like years that were never going to end. I cried a lot. And I tried my best to get back into a regular routine only to be bushwhacked by waves of emotion. I…
Read MoreA Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Sabbatical: Why I’m Taking a Month Off for the First Time in My Life
The idea of taking a month off from work scares me…A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Sabbatical sounds great and very therapeutic, but scary too (even though this is actually a “mini” sabbatical). I’ve run my own business for over 25 years and the most time I ever allowed myself to take off at one time has…
Read MoreNavigating the Second Half of Life
I recently spent a weekend in Kentucky at Loose Leaf Hollow attending the Navigating the Second Half of Life retreat. I figured since I turned 60 in February and I’ve also been pondering what exactly I’d like to do with my remaining years, this was an ideal opportunity for me. The retreat center is in the…
Read MoreKen Donaldson: Dealing with Loss and Grief
I received one of those phone calls you never want to receive last week. A good friend shared with me that her son of 25 years had suddenly, and unexpectedly, transitioned. What a shock…25 years young. I did my best to offer some comfort, but I know there are no words that come close to…
Read MoreMarry YourSelf First: The Ken Donaldson Annual Thanksgiving RAP
With some rhythm and soul I offer the traditional T’Day RAP (Rhythmic Alternative Poetry) for you (Say it with a beat and it’ll help you digest your T’Day meal even that much better!!) Giving Thanks So I’m givin’ thanks, oh yes I am Gimme some paper and gimme a pen Gotta be thankful for the…
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