Good morning, friends! How are you? In American culture, we have a ritual of greeting that follows variations on the pattern: “How are you?” “Fine, thank you. How are you?” or….. “How’s it going?” “Good. …
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Ritual of “How Are You?”
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What is a Blessing?
It’s common, in our culture, to hear someone say, “This is such a blessing” or to tag a social media post #blessed. Here at Rites of Passage, LLC, we offer a variety of blessings as …
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Making Sense of It
Over the past few weeks, our world has been turned upside down. Before, we were able to visit with friends, go out to eat, attend concerts, gather with coworkers, and see our kids off to …
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Caring for Yourself as Caregiver
In my work, I’ve seen the challenges faced by caregivers. Caregiving, which is often a 24-hour job, can lead to burnout, fatigue, and mental and physical illnesses. Yet the job of caregiving does not usually …
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Ritual as Journey Toward Healing
There is no lack of tragedy in the world. Sometimes the depth of tragedy, as reported on the news, causes us to turn away, tune out, and disconnect. Today, though, I find myself thinking deeply …
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