Ancient to Modern Ancient Greek philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle wrote about the healing value of music. Hippocrates, known as the father of medicine, spoke of music as a way to treat illness. Bach, Mozart, Brahms, Beethoven, Wagner, Mendelssohn and many other classical composers knew the healing value of their work. Research has shown …
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Writing for Healing Are you someone who sends a quick comment to a friend on Messenger or mails a note to someone who is important to you? If so, writing is already part of your life and a way you share your thoughts. Writing for healing is a little different. When you write to heal, …
Dealing with Emotions Are you someone who has always been pretty good at dealing with your emotions, but you seem to be having trouble lately? Perhaps you are even the person that others come to when they are struggling? However, now there are days when you feel a little out of control—like you are on …
“All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.” ― Henry Havelock Ellis Webster’s definition of grief is “intense emotional suffering caused by a loss.” This definition has never been more appropriate than it is today! The unique thing about this time of grief is that we are all—as …
The concept of relationships takes on a whole new meaning in today’s world. Both the relationships we sorely miss due to social distancing as well as those at the other end of the spectrum—the folks we are sheltered in place with twenty-four/seven—the ones that may have become challenging.