Sometimes, people may feel sad when they hear about the death of a celebrity that they did not know personally. For example, millions of people grieved when Elvis Presley, Diana Spencer, James Dean, Marilyn Monroe and other famous stars passed...
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Grief is a natural and universal response to loss. It involves a range of emotions, thoughts, and behaviours that help us cope with the reality and impact of losing someone or something we care about. Grief can be triggered by different types of...
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“Earth laughs in flowers, to see her boastful boys Earth-proud, proud of the earth which is not theirs; Who steer the plough, but cannot steer their feet Clear of the grave.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Ralph Waldo Emerson was an...
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Losing a loved one can be one of the most painful experiences that anyone can go through. Grief is a natural and necessary process that we must all go through to come to terms with the loss of someone who is important to us. However, for some...
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Do I need a Letter of Instruction if I already have a valid Will? For most people, the process of drafting a Will is a challenge. Because it is a legal document some may feel that it is not personal enough and it does not always stipulate the...
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How do I deal with the loss of my adult child? Research has shown that the loss of a child causes more stress than any other loss that one can experience. Coping with the loss of an adult child can be somewhat different than dealing with the...
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When you have the final word. The word “eulogy” originated from the Greek word “eulogia” which means “praise” or “blessing.” The word is derived from the Greek roots “eu” (meaning...
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Should I consider grief counselling? The loss of a loved one is always a challenging situation to cope with, even when the loss is expected. There is no way to prepare to grieve and no “normal way” to grieve. As time passes, most people...
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Nearly one million people die by suicide each year worldwide. This means that every 40 seconds, the loss of a person who killed themselves shatters the lives of family and friends. For those that have been affected by a suicide (termed ‘suicide...
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Society often fails to acknowledge some types of grief, making it challenging to express your sadness or navigate the healing process. “Disenfranchised grief” is a term that refers to grief that is not recognised or accepted by society and...
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Denis Waitley wrote: “Time is an equal opportunity employer. Each human being has exactly the same number of hours and minutes every day. Rich people can’t buy more hours. Scientists can’t invent new minutes. And you...
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In an ideal world, everyone would have cleared out unnecessary belongings from time to time, as their lifestyle changes, or as they lose interest in hobbies or as their children grow up and leave the nest. It is definitely best if you tackle the...
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