Soul At Heart End-of-Life Doula

02/06/2026

Harvesting the Light: The Beautiful Partnership of Hospice and Doula Care

Hello all, In my last post, we spoke about the "early spring" of a sudden diagnosis and the quiet, intentional steps one can take to find footing in a shifting landscape. As we continue to watch the light stretch longer across the Maine snow, I want to talk about one of the most significant services available to those on this journey: Hospice....

Discover how hospice and End-of-Life Doulas create a compassionate support system to enhance quality of life during challenging times.

02/04/2026

Take this in.

✍️ Coming Home to Peace - Our suffering mostly comes from our wandering minds. With our chasing thoughts, we get lost elsewhere—in the past we cannot change, in the future we cannot control—drifting so far from the peace of this present moment.

And we ache. We feel lost. We wonder why peace seems so hard to find.

But dear hearts, this here and now, this present moment, is our home. It is our treasure of peace that has been with us all along, quietly waiting with infinite patience, never leaving us even when we wander far away.

We thought we had to chase peace somewhere else, so we kept running to find it. We searched in accomplishments, in possessions, in destinations we believed would finally bring us rest. We exhausted ourselves looking everywhere except the one place it has always lived—right here, in this very moment.

Just relax. Just pause for a gentle moment. We can stop running now.

Peace is right here. It has always been right here, waiting for us like a warm home with the door open. We can come back to it simply by returning to our breath—breathing in, breathing out, feeling the gentle rhythm that has been quietly holding us this whole time.

We can find it in the mindfulness of our daily actions—washing dishes with presence, walking with awareness, speaking with care. In these simple moments, peace whispers: “I never left. I’ve been here all along, waiting for you to come home.”

Peace and stopping the chase does not mean we don’t grow our lives. When we are at peace and flow with the real life right here and now, struggle shifts. We flow with clarity in whatever wholesome plans we have. Growth continues, but without the exhausting chase. Goals unfold, but without the anxious grasping. Life moves forward, but now rooted in peace rather than driven by restlessness.

We don’t need to chase anymore. We don’t need to search in distant places for what lives so close. This present moment is home. Peace is here, patiently, lovingly waiting for our wandering minds to finally come back and rest.

May you and all beings be well, happy, and at peace. 🙏✨

01/30/2026

Navigating the First Steps of an Unexpected Journey Conversation with Gemini

Hello all, As I sit here today, the light has begun to change. That brilliant, stark white of mid-winter is softening into a golden hue that hints at what lies beneath the snow. Even as Luna and I watch the squirrels continue their acrobatic feats at the feeders, there is a new restlessness in the air—a quiet, insistent whisper that spring, with all its renewal and messy beauty, is just around the corner....

Facing unexpected life changes? Discover mindful first steps to find peace and support during tough times. Embrace transformation today.

01/20/2026

Making Aging in Place a Reality: The Three Pillars

Hello all, It is a brisk and beautiful snow-covered day here in mid-coast Maine, a great day to write by the window and watch the beauty of what unfolds outdoors in the early morning. The birds, that resist my feeders most of the time, flit about them now gathering seeds to sustain them until the snow begins to melt away and re-expose the bounty of what can be found in the dormant winter garden--the leftovers from fall harvest....

Discover essential tips for aging in place with safety, support, and community connection for a dignified and fulfilling life at home.

01/13/2026

Finding Comfort and Dignity: The Additional Benefits of an End-of-Life Doula

Hello all. It is another perfect day to practice presence and mindfulness, and to control the pace by which we experience the day. Each day it is important to make sure there are at least a few moments for reflection, to tease out the insights and the glimmers to discover the opportunities for blessings and grace. In following up on the topic of my last post, I offer some additional information that further broadens the scope of what EOL doulas have to contribute....

Discover how end-of-life doulas provide comfort and dignity, allowing families to honor their loved ones while embracing the journey at home.

01/09/2026

Finding Comfort and Dignity: The Essential Role of an End-of-Life Doula

Since we are still in that period of new year, new goals, updating self-vision, I thought it a perfect time to go back to the beginning. The existence of trained, but non-medical, end-of-life practitioners is still not widely known, even though death-tenders, often known by other names (Shamans, Death Walkers, etc.), have been around for as long as humans have been....

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01/07/2026

Happy New Year from the Green Burial Society of Canada!

As we step into a new year, we want to take a moment to thank our friends, members, and supporters from coast to coast for your continued curiosity, care, and commitment to natural burial in Canada.

A friendly reminder that this Wednesday we’ll be hosting our online Green Burial Café, a relaxed, welcoming space to ask questions, share thoughts, and learn more about natural burial options across our country.

🕰️ 5PM PST, 8 PM (EST), 9 PM AST
☕ Bring your questions
🍵 Grab a coffee, tea, or hot chocolate
💬 And let’s have a meaningful conversation together

Zoom link below ⬇️

We look forward to connecting with you and starting the year with thoughtful dialogue and community.

Warmly,
The Green Burial Society of Canada 🌿



Join Zoom Meeting

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Passcode: 032170

12/27/2025

✨Embrace Hope and Prepare for the New Year

December 27, 2025 Hello all, I am so glad you are here. I offer you the fondest wishes that love and light have warmed your celebrations and will faithfully accompany you into the new year. For me, these lazy days, as we wind out December, leave much time for reflection on the bygones and to consider intentions for the new year....

Embrace the new year with hope and mindfulness. Discover peace of mind through end-of-life preparedness for 2026 and beyond.

12/23/2025

When grief shatters the shape of your life, the holidays can feel impossible to hold.
Traditions crack and social expectations can feel unbearable.

Even simple joy can feel out of reach...
If this is where you’re at this year, here are a few gentle ways to carry the season without forcing yourself to pretend or to be okay:

🌱 Let it be smaller.
Not every tradition needs to be honored. Choose one thing, or none at all.
📉 Lower the bar until it feels manageable.
Survival, rest, and honesty count more than cheer.
💬 Name what’s missing.
Grief softens when it’s spoken. You don’t have to carry it silently.
🕯️ Create new rituals that meet you where you are.
A candle. A walk. A quiet moment of remembrance. Simplicity is enough.
🎧 Take breaks from the noise.
You are allowed to turn off the music, skip the gathering, or leave early.

Carry the holidays gently.
You are not alone. 🖤

12/12/2025

Life's precious moments are temporary and all we have is now.

12/12/2025