Reflecting Back to Shine Forward
Amy Bloom Connolly shares a poem she wrote back in 2007 that evokes an invitation to transformation worthy of our attention and intentions as we step into this new year.
Healing Grief through Compassionate Presence
Grief is never easy, nor is it predictable. Whether we are being present to the grief of another or walking through our own, a tender and patient response is invited. Deeply woven into the fabric of life, grief is an inevitable part of being human. If we allow it, sharing this universal emotion can invite the gifts of connection, compassion, gratitude and love.
Gratitude in the Dark
Our capacity to practice gratitude in the midst of challenges may be the key to resilience and happiness in life. In fact, scientific evidence shows many positive effects of practicing gratitude. Celebrating gratitude as a practice powerfully contributes to the greater resiliency our SHINE graduates experience as they navigate the unique challenges they face.