Tag: Emotional healing

COVID Shutdown Loss and Lingering Grief

Nancy Poland

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe phone rang. It was mid-March 2020; my niece on my husband’s side was calling. “You have to come down to Kansas right away, Mom’s in hospice.” The COVID shutdown was upon us. We live in Minnesota, and no travel was recommended. To complicate the situation, my husband was in the hospital with a non-COVID illness. I was able to say goodbye to my sister-in-law over the phone, but he couldn’t connect with his sister. On March 20, 2020, my sister-in-law passed away—no funeral, no memorial, nothing. Buried next to…

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How Simplicity and Self-Advocacy Can Transform Your Life

Wendy Bjork

Reading Time: 3 minutesWendy Bjork—international bestselling author, nationally syndicated columnist, inspirational speaker, and founder of HeartsOfWellness.com. Known as the MS Mentor, Wendy is on a mission to empower women living with Multiple Sclerosis to create a solid Foundation of Wellbeing—One Whole-istic™ Step at a Time. Diagnosed at just 15, Wendy has lived with MS for over 35 years. Her personal journey has revealed the many gaps in care and support faced by women with chronic conditions. Now, she’s committed to helping bridge those gaps and guide others toward a more empowered, fulfilling life.  …

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Five Ways Forgiveness Is Good for You

Wendy Bjork

Reading Time: 3 minutes  Welcome to the latest edition of Unlocking Your Greatness with Wendy Bjork. As an international bestselling author, inspirational speaker, guide to others, and founder of heartsofwellness.com, my mission is to empower others to live their best lives by embracing seemingly small simple steps. The idea that forgiveness is a healthy way to let go of things that cause pain, resentment and suffering has led to the development of many theories about why it helps us heal.   Why Forgiveness Releases Energy Forgiveness has long been viewed as a virtue…

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