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Blog:
Therapy Dog Thank You:
Sammie Brings Joy to Schools
by
Teri Wellbrock
May 15, 2019
Unicorn Shadows blog
Every Tuesday morning this school year, Sammie and I have visited the kids at Terrace Park Elementary school. Sammie melts my heart as I witness her work her therapy dog magic with these sweet little humans. The idea of helping a child who is experiencing anxiety or feelings of overwhelm touches me on a soul level. I know how much small gestures of kindness and gentle acceptance meant to me as a child. That’s what helped me live through my hell and come out smiling. Sammie is helping me pay it forward with her gentle ways with kids.
Today these kids and the amazing staff at that school made my heart smile . . . and Sammie’s tail wag. A lot!! They gifted us with a new backpack (mine was falling apart and my menopause brain kept forgetting to switch over to another backpack!), bags of dog treats, much needed Dentastix (Sammie has stinky dog breath even though I brush her teeth), toys for Sam, even toys for our puppy Max . . . and noodles!!!
But, the cards. These hand-written thank yous teared me up and, again, had my heart smiling. To know my beautiful dog touches so many lives just by radiating love and giving stinky kisses and sharing hugs (she has started to put her head on a shoulder and push her head against the hugger’s head) . . . is fulfilling in ways I can’t really express in words. It’s like my soul is filled with light.
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This piece was originally written and published by The Healing Place Podcast guest, Jen Johnson. Thank you, Jen, for sharing your insights with my Hope for Healing audience!
Coping with Uncertainty by Jen Johnson
April 30, 2020
How can we become more skillful at coping with uncertainty? Life is filled with uncertainties that most of us don’t even think about on a daily basis. This pandemic has brought us face to face with a great deal of uncertainty.
How can we become more skillful at coping with uncertainty? By making effort in our mindfulness practice to maintain a balance between turning toward the discomfort that it evokes, balancing the discomfort with moments of joy, and knowing when and how to take refuge.
Within each of us resides a still place that is a constant source of refuge. Simply bringing our awareness to that can help us to connect with it. Turn your attention inward toward that still place inside of you, and rest your attention there for a few moments. What do you notice? What sensations and feelings arise as you connect with your inner still place? Where does this still place reside within your body?
If you’re having trouble connecting with your still place, try taking a deep breath in. Notice the still place in the space between the inhale and the exhale. Now breathe out, and notice the still place in the space between the exhale and the inhale. Rest your awareness on this still place for a few moments. Where do you sense this still place in your body?
Please remember: Healing is possible and you are so very worthy of that gift!
Coming next month: Another contribution from one of my brilliant and beautiful podcast guests
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Allen Klein's Bio:
"Comedian Jerry Lewis has said that Allen Klein is “a noble and vital force watching over the human condition.” Klein (aka “Mr. Jollytologist”® and “The Ambassador of Light”) shows audiences worldwide how to use humor and positivity to deal with life’s not-so-funny stuff. He is an award-winning professional speaker, a TEDx presenter, and author of 30-plus books including, The Healing Power of Humor, You Can’t Ruin My Day, and Embracing Life After Loss. His most recent book, The Awe Factor: How a Little Bit of Wonder Can Make a Big Difference in Your Life, was named “One of the Best Spiritual Books of 2020” by SpiritualityandPractice.com"
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As I say at the end of each podcast episode, until next time, remember, be gentle with yourself!
