The Heart Wants What the Heart Wants

You may have heard me say “we take ourselves with us”, over and over again. I mean that on so many levels. We take our unresolved issues, unexpressed thoughts, and even our broken hearts with us when we die. As far as I am concerned this is wonderful!

Why? Because it proves we are still accessible, vulnerable and available for conversation when in spirit. I have the pleasure of bearing witness to this phenomenon each and every day. Because as long as those in spirit, our dearly departed, ancestors and friends, are accessible and available – connection, communication, and conciliation is possible. And therein lies the blessing.

February 15, 2016 Diane

Let There Be Peace On Earth

The holidays can be a depressing time of the year for those who have recently lost a loved one. I know that all too well.

Christmas 1995, was the most depressing Christmas of my life (to date). My mother, Leah, was killed in a car accident on December 16th. The depression from which I suffered was a combination of shock (“My mother – what? – died in a car accident”) and emptiness (“Where is my mother? What does it mean she is gone?”) I was numb.

December 16, 2015 Diane

Grateful for Hugs

Grief stricken could not even begin to describe my state of being after learning my mother had died in a car accident.

Thrown into the first stage of grief, denial, I walked around numb, dazed and confused. I did not believe any of ‘it’ was true.

My mother?

Dead?

That’s just not possible. There is no room for negotiation.

She must be around here – somewhere!

November 25, 2015 Diane

Strength in Numbers

How often have you felt isolated, alone, and wished you had someone to talk to? Someone with whom you could hash out nagging issues, run something by, discuss options and alternatives and feel connected, supported and loved?

Imagine if you knew there would always be someone there when you needed a helping hand or a caring, compassionate ear?

August 13, 2015 Diane

Spirits Are Busting Out All Over

Yes, the heavens are rocking and our ancestors and loved ones in spirit are talking! They are talking about important issues facing each and every one of us in this day and age. They are sharing their wisdom and insight and teaching us from their past mistakes and successes. Their messages are coming through loud and clear yet many of you are still unable to hear.

June 11, 2015 Diane

Motherless Daughters

Nearly twenty years ago a woman by the name of Hope touched my life and changed it for the better, without even knowing she had done so. We were brought together by a common denominator at a time in my life when grief ruled supreme. I felt as if I had been fractured into a million pieces.

May 5, 2015 Diane

Grief – A Necessary Ingredient

No one enjoys grieving – that’s a given, but if you stop to think about it – grieving does play a necessary and important role in the death and healing process.

Losing a loved one, whether an animal or person, is a shock to our system. Whether their death was sudden and unexpected or slow and expected, it is a shock to our system.

March 19, 2015 Diane

Celebrate in Style

February is referred to as the month of love. It is traditionally symbolized by hearts, harps, cupids and roses and celebrated among us, the living. Imagine if, during the month of February, we resurrected an ancient tradition and honored our loved ones in spirit as well?

February 12, 2015 Diane