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Heavy – Mary Oliver

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

Deeply sad to hear of the death of Mary Oliver, who has accompanied many of us over the sunlit grasslands and through the tight ravines. Gratitude for all she offers, and to Vera de Chalambert on Facebook for reminding us … Continue reading →

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Francis Weller on Grief

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

“Grief is subversive, undermining the quiet agreement to behave and be in control of our emotions. It is an act of protest that declares our refusal to live numb and small. There is something feral about grief, something essentially outside … Continue reading →

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Adrift – Mark Nepo

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

‘Everything is beautiful and I am so sad. This is how the heart makes a duet of wonder and grief. The light spraying through the lace of the fern is as delicate as the fibers of memory forming their web … Continue reading →

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Jason Hine on Grief, Praise, Love & Presence

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

Here’s the text for those who have difficulty following Facebook links:- ‘I wrote this a few years ago: Spiritual teachers, philosophers and some psychotherapists tell us that it is beneficial to live in the present moment, that ultimately only the … Continue reading →

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