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24.01.2022 For those suffering from the loss of someone you love. Some thoughts from Elizabeth Gilbert. L x

21.01.2022 My grandmother once gave me a tip: In difficult times, you move forward in small steps. Do what you have to do, but little by little. Don't think about the futu...re, or what may happen tomorrow. Wash the dishes. Remove the dust. Write a letter. Make a soup. You see? You are advancing step by step. Take a step and stop. Rest a little. Praise yourself. Take another step. Then another. You won't notice, but your steps will grow more and more. And the time will come when you can think about the future without crying. - Elena Mikhalkova (Image of Tasha Tudor, American Illustrator 1915-2008)

17.01.2022 Looking for a cool cake artist for your special event? This mate of mine is awesome!! Love your work Zoe! L x https://zoebyres.com/

17.01.2022 An interesting one for our self reflection - are we ok with our use of words and actions? How do people feel after experiencing the choices we make when expressing our vastly different points of view which are dependent upon our own experiences and diverse sources of information? Are we promoting love in the world or perpetuating the precise type of hate we claim to be opposing?

16.01.2022 Thinking of all my clients, family and friends at this time. Stay safe. L x

16.01.2022 At 40, Franz Kafka (1883-1924), who never married and had no children, walked through the park in Berlin when he met a girl who was crying because she had lost ...her favourite doll. She and Kafka searched for the doll unsuccessfully. Kafka told her to meet him there the next day and they would come back to look for her. The next day, when they had not yet found the doll, Kafka gave the girl a letter "written" by the doll saying "please don't cry. I took a trip to see the world. I will write to you about my adventures." Thus began a story which continued until the end of Kafka's life. During their meetings, Kafka read the letters of the doll carefully written with adventures and conversations that the girl found adorable. Finally, Kafka brought back the doll (he bought one) that had returned to Berlin. "It doesn't look like my doll at all," said the girl. Kafka handed her another letter in which the doll wrote: "my travels have changed me." the little girl hugged the new doll and brought her happy home. A year later Kafka died. Many years later, the now-adult girl found a letter inside the doll. In the tiny letter signed by Kafka it was written: "Everything you love will probably be lost, but in the end, love will return in another way." #kafka #thedoll

15.01.2022 Ummmm yep, this could be me according to my 12 year old ;) L x

14.01.2022 Melancholy, a sculpture created by Albert Gyorgy, portrays the void that grief leaves us with. Albert Gyorgy felt intense sadness and isolation with the loss of his wife and went on to create this beautiful piece of artwork as a way to cope. A client and now friend of mine, Chris, wrote the following about the loss of his daughter after seeing this artwork. That’s about right. Over time the emptiness does slowly refill but never fully. A child is a big part of your heart an...d soul that can never be replaced. But you learn to keep going even in the darkest times because that's what your child would want. You learn to live and laugh again but that bit of pain is always there hiding just under the smiles. I thought some of you may benefit... L x

14.01.2022 A gentle reminder for your mid-week.

12.01.2022 Others can't tell by looking at a grieving parent what's going on inside. Why? Because parents learn early on how to wear the grief mask - how to hide their tru...e feelings. Why do parents wear this mask? Because if others knew how much it truly hurts to lose a child they wouldn't be able to handle seeing that much pain. This is a pain that is indescribable. Nobody can put into words what it feels like. Thank you to Kim Black, Bryan Clover and The Ugly Shoes Club for sharing this.

12.01.2022 Hugging those we love makes the load a little easier... L x

12.01.2022 I’ve had the privilege of researching and reading from some of the world’s greatest writers over the last 10 years with my funeral work and am grateful for the constant wise reminders about life. This little snippet is from If by Rudyard Kipling... If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,... But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, Or being hated, don’t give way to hating, And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise:... May you all have a peaceful week peeps. L x

11.01.2022 Old school dating!

11.01.2022 Today’s wedding warm up! Mum is very proud...

10.01.2022 Been a while since I was up at 4.28am.... taking my candle to the street - respectfully and with gratitude to those who’ve known what real hardship is defending our freedoms. Lest we forget.

10.01.2022 Let’s hope the weather at the Gold Coast clears up for all couple’s beach weddings this week end. If I get swept out to sea this Sunday, my script will be the last thing to go under

09.01.2022 A kind thought for your Wednesday morning.

08.01.2022 For those of us who’ve been loved deeply... Lx

07.01.2022 Interpreting the silence is a complex and difficult skill which takes years to hone. I believe that writing meaningful funerals often includes feeling and hearing what isn’t being said by the families and then deciding when and if to include it for the greater good and comfort of those remembering. I’m very grateful to my Lifeline counseling training and the time spent endeavoring to sharpen my intuition on the phones. Virginia Woolf describes it well. Have a great day peeps, we’re almost through another week! L x

06.01.2022 And the king tides abate to reveal a perfectly sunny day here at Burleigh. A feathered friend even popped in to check out the action. L x P.S. thanks to my roadie who helped Mum get organised.

06.01.2022 Some see this as giving advice. I endeavor to follow effective counseling practice by not giving advice unless it’s directly requested. This musing I photographed from a billboard is nothing new, but the families I’ve shared it with with over the years in my roles as funeral celebrant, hospital chaplain and grief counselor (even as a marriage celebrant), have said it resonated with them. Maybe it will be useful words for someone today & especially over Christmas. With love, L x

06.01.2022 Hi peeps! I hope everyone is doing ok atm? The Covid pause has certainly been good for some things at least. Enjoy your weekend and make the most of the moments. L x

05.01.2022 In a world being fed Cardi B-esque values let’s hope we can retain some of the qualities necessary to sustain deeper, loving relationships. Wednesday’s idealistic reflection offers a few suggestions. Take care peeps. L x

03.01.2022 As the primary carer for several ill family members I won’t be able to conduct any funerals, memorials or bereavement support groups this year. I will miss it a lot but am doing what is right for my family. After 1000 funerals and 10 years in business next month I figure that’s reasonable. I have very limited availability for weddings but if I can assist you in any way don’t hesitate to call. Watch this space for further updates. Go gently, Lisa x

03.01.2022 Another week begins as we head towards Christmas. I know many of my friends and clients will relate to this one. Wishing you all a good week. L x

02.01.2022 Lucky my clients get to meet me in person and fully clothed lol L x

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