Shanen Baures - The Journey Within, End of Life Doula

08/04/2025

Thought for the Day:
Even in the midst of uncertainty, there is beauty to be found—in a shared breath, a gentle touch, a quiet moment of presence. These small things are not small at all; they are everything.

My Daily Intention as a Doula:
I welcome this day with an open heart, honoring the journey of those I accompany. I will walk beside them with curiosity instead of assumption, offer calm instead of urgency, and hold love above fear. May this day be an opportunity to create meaning, comfort, and presence—moment by moment.

08/03/2025

Thought for the day-

When we enter a state of wonder, even at the edge of life, something sacred opens. A new way of seeing takes shape—one that holds space for meaning, connection, and grace in the unknown.

06/15/2025

💙 Happy Father’s Day 💙

Today I’m thinking of all the fathers — the ones who raised us, guided us, loved us deeply, and sometimes quietly.

To the dads who are still with us — thank you.
To the dads we miss every day — we carry you in our hearts.
To the men who’ve stepped in, stood tall, and shown what love looks like — you are seen.
To those who may not have children of their own, but give fatherly love in countless ways — you matter more than you know.

Today is for you. 💙
With love, with gratitude — Happy Father’s Day.

05/11/2025

05/06/2025

Grief is proof…
That you can feel your own heart breaking. It’s a visceral reminder of how deeply you loved, how much you cared. Grief doesn’t come without love—it’s born from it, shaped by it, carried forward because of it.

Grief is terrifying…
Because it’s impossible to fix the cause of all this pain. No matter how hard you try, no matter how many tears you shed or prayers you whisper, the person you’ve lost isn’t coming back. And that truth—the finality of it—is something you have to face over and over again.

Grief is lonely…
Even in a crowd of people. Because the only one you want to talk to is the one you can’t reach. Their absence echoes louder than any presence ever could. You sit surrounded by voices, yet the silence of their missing feels deafening.

Grief is quiet…
When you try to connect with the one who is gone, and your questions are met with silence. You call out, hoping for an answer, but the void remains unchanged. It’s in those moments that grief feels heaviest—a reminder of what’s been lost.

Grief is exhausting…
Constantly fighting against the current of reality, just wanting to wake up from this nightmare. Every day feels like wading through quicksand, each step harder than the last.

Grief is heavy…
Trudging along in these new, unrecognizable days in a world now unfamiliar to you. Everything feels different because they aren’t here anymore. Even the simplest tasks feel monumental.

But grief is also a measure…
Of the emptiness…
Of the pain…
Of the love you are still carrying for them. And will forever.

Because as unbearable as grief can be, it’s also a testament to the depth of your connection. It’s proof that love doesn’t disappear—it transforms. It lingers in your heart, shaping who you are and reminding you of what mattered most.

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04/14/2025

When a soul leaves its biological body, there comes an expansion of consciousness, a sense of immense peace and liberation.

Souls never leave alone, no one dies alone, usually they are accompanied by relatives who departed before and who come to accompany them. Spirit guides are also present to reassure and accompany them on their journey.

Sometimes they are taken to places of recovery, especially if it was passed by an immediate death or a long and exhausting illness. Or if you had a difficult life.

The person who leaves his body receives and perceives our thoughts of gratitude for his life.

We can always help you with our reassuring words and thoughts to avoid your concern or attachment to this plane.

The soul says goodbye once it feels and perceives its relatives are quieter. They usually become present in their energy body through dreams.

What a person needs most when leaving their physiological base is to feel and know that we're going to be fine.

The greatest gift we can offer to a person when they leave their body is our own Peace and Loving Energy.

In honor of all souls experiencing their transit or transition.

Love and Respect to all who are saying goodbye to a loved one.

Author- Unknown

03/26/2025

Jim Carrey once said: Grief is not just an emotion—it’s an unraveling, a space where something once lived but is now gone. It carves through you, leaving a hollow ache where love once resided.

In the beginning, it feels unbearable, like a wound that will never close. But over time, the raw edges begin to mend. The pain softens, but the imprint remains—a quiet reminder of what once was. The truth is, you never truly "move on." You move with it. The love you had does not disappear; it transforms. It lingers in the echoes of laughter, in the warmth of old memories, in the silent moments where you still reach for what is no longer there. And that’s okay.

Grief is not a burden to be hidden. It is not a weakness to be ashamed of. It is the deepest proof that love existed, that something beautiful once touched your life. So let yourself feel it. Let yourself mourn. Let yourself remember.

There is no timeline, no “right” way to grieve. Some days will be heavy, and some will feel lighter. Some moments will bring unexpected waves of sadness, while others will fill you with gratitude for the love you were lucky enough to experience.

Honor your grief, for it is sacred. It is a testament to the depth of your heart. And in time, through the pain, you will find healing—not because you have forgotten, but because you have learned how to carry both love and loss together.

03/20/2025

Walking with you through the final chapter, holding space for love, dignity, and peace.

03/19/2025

Let today be a gentle reminder that every moment holds the possibility of grace, every breath is a gift, and love is the quiet force that shapes our days.❤️

03/17/2025

May your heart be light and your spirit bright,
May love and laughter fill your sight.
May the road rise up to meet your feet,
And every challenge turn to sweet.
May joy be near and troubles few,
And may each day bring luck to you!

Wishing you a day filled with warmth, kindness, and a touch of Irish magic!

03/15/2025

"Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come." Rabindranath Tagore

02/26/2025

At the end of life, it is not the days that matter most, but the love that filled them. Presence, kindness, and gentle care become the greatest gifts we can offer—helping someone journey home with dignity, peace, and love."