Our Mindful Nature: Meditation Inspired by Nature to Soothe the Overwhelmed Mind and Ease Anxiety · Meryl Arnett, Meditation Teacher & Trainer

Personal and Global Grief: How to Process Both Without Overwhelm Through Meditation & Poetry

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James Cruz shares why writing his grief book was the hardest project he's ever done.
Host Meryl Arnett interviews poet James Cruz about processing personal and global grief, discussing his book 'Turning Toward Grief' and how poetry and nature can help hold complex emotions. They explore practical tools for self-care and the interconnectedness of grief and joy.

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A grounded grief conversation that favors companionship, honesty, and small supports over quick fixes.

This year-11 return keeps grief, anxiety, and overwhelm front and center, but it does so with a practical streak. The conversation makes room for pain without trying to solve it on the spot, and it treats honesty, meditation, prayer, walks in nature, and rest as usable supports…

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For when grief feels too big to hold alone.

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