The holidays stir emotions — memories of what once was, the weight of what is, and the uncertainty of what’s ahead. For caregivers, present or former, those emotions often feel magnified. You’re holding your own needs while tending to someone else’s, or the memory of them. The world keeps turning, even when life feels heavy.
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I used to believe that being a good person was about being kind and giving to others. But over the course of some years, I have come to realize the importance of allowing other people to be kind to me as well. Most of us are experts at giving kindness. When someone is ill and
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Thanksgiving is a special time of year, a reminder to pause and reflect on all that we are grateful for. But why limit this sense of gratitude to just one day? The spirit of Thanksgiving is centered around appreciation and kindness that can be woven into our daily lives.
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I am in the midst of moving (quite a task, I must say) and I’ve been struck by just how quickly time passes. Packing up my belongings has brought forth memories that stir my heart, some from the beginning days of Breathing Spaces. I’ve been handling cherished keepsakes that remind me of moments and loved ones, gazing at old photographs that evoke sweet memories, and pondering over moments that have slipped away.
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On this Mother’s Day, in addition to honoring your mothers and mother-figures, I encourage you to celebrate the mother within. You are at the center of not only others that you care for but yourself, too. You are doing the best that you can, and yes, you may falter at times. Don’t keep going in those moments and at times of exhaustion. Instead, find ways to replenish yourself.
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