Introduction by Dr. Dawn Higgins
Sheila Johnson, CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, cofounder of BET, and the only African American woman to be a principal shareholder of three professional sports teams, doesn't hold back in this boldly personal memoire. She's a role model for all woman on how to move forward through loss, heartache and tragedy, as well as, graciously embrace the triumphs. I highly recommend reading Walk Through Fire.
In the book The Myth of Normal, Gabor Mate explains the impact of capital T-traumas and small t-traumas. Small t-traumas are harder to identify, but have a significant influence on our emotional and physical health. Many individuals, particularly women, tend to develop a pattern of not saying no and taking on too much. This impacts our physical health. Mate asks, "What is the hidden story (trauma) behind my inability to say no?"
In Brene Brown's book Braving the Wilderness she explains the difference between loneliness and being alone. Loneliness is when we don't feel connection. This book really helps us understand why we may feel lonely at times.
Ina Garten talks to Marcus Samuelsson about growing up in Ethiopia and tragically losing his mother at 2 years old. Samuelsson's book, Yes, Chef: A Memoir (2013) is an incredible story of resiliency, determination, and overcoming children trauma.
Gretchen Rubin is an author, blogger, and podcaster who explores the influence of the 5 senses on well-being. Life in Five Senses is a good read to help you consciously notice your surroundings. This practice may help lift your mood and bring clarity to your everyday life.
Losing a pet is like losing a member of the family. Chris Stapleton honors his dog, Maggie, with this song. Grieving the loss of a furry family member is important.
A song that helps us heal...These lyrics describe feelings of anxiety and that pit in your stomach as turbulence. What a great metaphor! The imagery of driving down a bumpy road at night and building a new image of cloud nine is a wonderful exercise to relieving those feelings. It's just TURBULENCE (by Pink)!
Paul McCartney lost his mother when he was 14 years old. She appeared to him in a dream when he was struggling and told him to "let it be". Her name was Mary.
In my study with the young adults who lost a parent on 9/11, many explained how they believe their parent is looking over them and that they feel their presence. I think this is why this song connects to so many people. It's very healthy to have this type of relationship with someone who is gone. It's called a "continuing bond". (Klass, Silverman, & Nickman,1996)
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