Category Archives: Compassionate Silence and Presence

The Genuine One’s Will Be There


Thank you for sharing “Aging Abundantly”! Wall Photos By: Love “A friend is a person with whom I may be sincere. Before him I may think aloud.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson “Your path in life is not a straight line. It … Continue reading

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Hurry-up-and-get-over-it-unasked-for-unhelpful-advice


“When something bad happens to someone you care about, you want to find the perfect  words of comfort to make it all better. But the truth is there are no words that will make  it better. Your words of love … Continue reading

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Unnecessary Secondary Grief


“When you know that words will never be enough, say nothing – offer your hand, your shoulder, your heart.” – Joyce Marie Sheldon “Another person’s caring words won’t soften the deep pain of grief; but another person’s caring presence will.” … Continue reading

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