Jean’s blog
Searching for Meaning Around Loss
The faces in this family once brightened with hope and dreams, now shared a new quiet desperation. Their days were filled with a sense of detachment, their eyes reflecting an emptiness they couldn’t quite name. Each member lost in their own thoughts, searching for...
Recovery Must Begin Internally
As one begins the walk on a free-floating suspension bridge, it can mirror the journey from illness to health. Stepping onto the bridge is akin to taking those first tentative steps toward recovery. The initial part of the bridge may be steep and daunting,...
Healing is an Internal Event
As a young girl meditates, she envisions her body healing from within, each breath she takes filling her with a sense of vitality and strength. She imagines a warm, golden light enveloping her, starting from the top of her head and slowly spreading down to her toes....
Cycle of Life
Butterflies have long been seen as powerful symbols of transformation and the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Their metamorphosis from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly is often viewed as a metaphor for the soul's journey. In many spiritual traditions,...
Five Important Things to Say When Your Loved One Calls with the most Horrific News about their Health
Five important things to say when your loved one calls with the most horrific news about their health: 1. Reassure Them of Your Presence: "You're not alone in this. I'll be by your side every step of the way.” 2. Encourage Open Communication: "Let's talk about...
Unwavering Belief
A young boy, clutching his rosary tightly, heart heavy with grief for his mother who has just passed, lost in his depth of prayer. In the stillness of his surroundings, the rosary becomes his anchor, a symbol of hope and faith amid the uncertainty and pain. His young...
