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Apr 2024

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A 12-Minute Meditation for Coping with G...

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This week, Elaine Smookler invites us to explore how grief, a complex and often overwhelming emotion, shows up in our thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations. Through grounding exercises, Elaine helps us find a sense of stability and gently guides us to acknowledge our losses and meet the present with openness and resilience.

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