SOLACE: Soul + Grief

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What if the ancient myth of Orpheus and Eurydice held the key to understanding our own journey through grief and loss?  Today, unravel the timeless tale of Orpheus's profound sorrow and his desperate bid to reclaim his beloved from the underworld.  Explore the poignant lesson of universal longing to reunite with lost loved ones. We reflect on Margaret Atwood's evocative poems to capture the delicate dance between love and the necessity of letting go, offering a mirror to our deepest emotions.

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In this episode of we invite you to envision walking with God amidst the riot of pink blossoms, feeling His love and comfort even during the most challenging times. Through reflective contemplation and inspiration drawn from Deuteronomy 30, we explore how choosing life and prosperity through loving and following God's commandments can lead us to healing and peace.  Be gentle with yourself.

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What role does God play in our journeys through loss and life transitions?  Today,  we delve into the power of opening our hearts to both our own brokenness and the brokenness of others, allowing God's healing love to flow through us. Through scriptural reflections on Matthew 25 and Mark 10, we explore how love, radical honesty, and surrender can guide us toward freedom and spiritual growth.

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Have you ever felt lost in the whirlwind of daily life, forgetting the deeper connections that bind us to love and faith? This week invites you to slow down and rekindle that divine heartbeat within you.  We explore how God’s love, symbolized as golden cords, constantly ties our hearts to His, even amidst our brokenness and struggles. This episode serves as a gentle reminder that in our darkest moments, we are not alone; God is with us, offering His boundless love and support.
Be gentle with yourself.

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Have you ever walked along a beach and felt an unseen presence beside you, comforting you even in your most profound moments of grief? Experience a serene encounter with Jesus on the shore, a memory that continues to nurture me despite his physical absence. This episode invites you to experience the deep, sustaining love of the divine that stays with us from beginning to end, reminding us of the eternal bonds that link us to God's presence.
Remember, God walks this path with you. Vaya con Dios!

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How does cinema shape our understanding of grief? Let's reflect on how the resolution of the film, "Tuesday", which focuses on the mother learning to be emotionally present for her dying daughter, parallels our own experiences of mourning and gives us a blueprint for navigating our grief.

Cinematic portrayals of loss and grief can help us find solace and understanding in our own grief journeys. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how film can mirror and shape our deepest emotions, providing a source of comfort and connection.

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 Discover the early church's view of breath as the Holy Spirit and how this ancient wisdom can guide you through meditations in personal grief. By focusing on breath, we can calm our anxieties, open our hearts, and invite divine presence into our lives. This episode is a compassionate guide for anyone navigating loss, offering ways to find comfort and spiritual connection. Join our circle of healing love and support, and allow the Holy Spirit to accompany you in your journey towards solace and renewal.

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Inspired by the poignant words of the prophet Hosea, we draw a powerful parallel between the infinite love of God and the awe-inspiring images from the Webb telescope. We are reminded that even in our darkest moments, we are surrounded by an omnipotent love that transcends our understanding and carries us through life's trials and tribulations.

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Have you ever considered how freely you distribute your love and compassion?  This episode is an intimate journey through breath, prayer, and the sacred connection with the Divine. We confront the universal longing for oneness with God, and while theology offers a bridge, we seek to ground you in the 'now'—where every breath is a shared prayer.

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What does it mean to truly heal from the loss of a loved one? Let's explore this profound question by reflecting on a recent memorial service where we honored 1,000 souls. Through the teachings of Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh, we discover how each death leaves a lasting impact on countless lives.  Walk in this dimension of oneness, where the earth nurtures us in life and in death, and remember  this circle of healing and love.

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