Seeing Grief From a Different Perspective Proverbial wisdom says that all good things must come to an end. In the same breath, it declares that all good things come to those who wait. Such are the contradictions of grief. Grief is a private waiting room where you sit brooding for such attendants as love, joy,Continue reading “Outrageous Fortune”
Author Archives: Shea
Courage to Heal
In ancient times, there was born a legend of two sea-faring dangers: Scylla and Charybdis. The two monsters dwelt on opposite shores of the Strait of Messina. They were poised to destroy anyone courageous or ignorant enough to pass between them. It was told that Scylla and Charybdis had once been strong, beautiful sea nymphsContinue reading “Courage to Heal”
It’s Grief Awareness Day
Grief comes in all shapes and sizes. Please reach out to someone you know who is suffering grief today – yourself included. “It isn’t the volume of pain that determines its impact. Silent pain can kill just as noisy pain can heal. Attune yourself to the suffering that cannot be heard. Shea Darian, from DoingContinue reading “It’s Grief Awareness Day”
Blessing the Infant Within You
An Audio Contemplation from Doing Grief in Real Life It’s been said that infants commune with angels, that babies and toddlers are protected by spiritual powers from beyond. This seems only right when one considers the vulnerability of the newborn. Angel theories aside, as an infant, your fate rests mostly in the arms of yourContinue reading “Blessing the Infant Within You”
Born Grievers, Born Healers
Creating Healing Environments for the Grieving Child Grief. It’s as much a part of us as blood and bones. We humans are grievers to the core. We love and cherish, and we lose what we love and cherish – through death, divorce, conflict, illness, injury, trauma, financial woes, loss of home or homeland… Even so,Continue reading “Born Grievers, Born Healers”
“Doing Grief in Real Life” Wins IPPY Award
Sun City Author Wins International Award I’m delighted to announce that my new book, Doing Grief in Real Life won a bronze medal in the Independent Book Publishers Association annual IPPY awards. My hometown paper, the Sun City Independent, picked up the good news. Thank you to everyone who helped me dream this book intoContinue reading ““Doing Grief in Real Life” Wins IPPY Award”
New Way of “Doing Grief” Is a Life-Changer
When readers tell me that my new book, Doing Grief in Real Life, changed their life, I believe them. The book was written during a decade-long period of loss and grief unlike any my family had known. The pain was so thick some days, we wondered if joy or lightheartedness would ever come again. MyContinue reading “New Way of “Doing Grief” Is a Life-Changer”
Trusting Yourself With Grief
This guided audio meditation takes you on a journey to discover how grief lives in your body, mind, heart, and spirit. Listen well to your grief, because when you get to know your grief, you can forge your own best path to healing.
Healing the Whole Griever
This guided audio meditation takes you on a journey to discover how grief lives in your body, mind, heart, and spirit. Listen well to your grief, because when you get to know your grief, you can forge your own best path to healing.
Doing Grief in Real Life ~ Softcover on sale now!
It’s been over a decade since I started writing this book. It has been through many transformations – like me. Like all of us. This seems to be the perfect timing to hand it over to the grievers and healers who really need it. Buy the Softcover or PDF E-book today. Purchase on our ShopContinue reading “Doing Grief in Real Life ~ Softcover on sale now!”