Thank you for joining Good Grief Doula for “Loving-kindness for dementia and cognitive change.” This practice is for anyone who is living with and/or anticipates living with dementia and cognitive change. 

The dominant narrative around dementia, neurodegenerative disease, and changes in the brain is one of trauma and fear, and this attitude can dehumanize and isolate folks. If you can relate, I assure you – You are not broken, you are worthy of respect, kindness, and life-long dignity. From my brain to yours, I can think of no more worthy practice than to consciously cultivate, again and again, loving-kindness for our loved ones, our communities, and ourselves. 

Metta meditation can be helpful for cultivating feelings of love, connection, equanimity, and acceptance. May you accept yourself just as you are. May you enjoy laughter and creativity. May you be treated with love, respect, and dignity. May your hopes be realized. May you be free from fear and physical pain. May you be filled with loving-kindness. May you be well. May you be peaceful, and at ease. May you be happy.

Together, we can harness the transformative power of grief for good. Thank you for your practice today. 

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Loving-kindness for dementia and cognitive change, a guided meditation

This short 18 minute guided meditation is one of my favorite tools for acknowledging and attending to challenging emotions in grief. Utilizing a mindful acronym - RAIN - which stands for Recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Not Identify With or Nurture - you are invited to practice moment to moment mindful awareness of emotions in the body.  

Press play and be enveloped in the soothing pink noise and rainfall recording that accompanies the meditation. These soft, soothing tones (created by Christopher Sousa) offer a serene backdrop for mindful awareness as you practice letting these emotions pass through, like the changing weather. 

Incorporate this meditation into your daily routine and watch as it helps you make room for more spaciousness in your grief. Embrace the opportunity to reconnect with the flow of a rainstorm, and let the gentle guidance be your pathway to inner peace. 

YOU are a good grief doula when you take time to ground yourself, witness the emotions that are arising in grief, and allow these emotions to be present - if only for a moment. 

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The Mindful Practice of RAIN - A Good Grief Guided Meditation

This short 20 minute guided meditation is inspired by the changing seasons. In this immersive experience, you are invited to release that which no longer serves you, mirroring the gentle process of leaves falling gracefully to the ground.

YOU are a good grief doula when you take time to rest and release the weight of worry, stress, and grief - if only for a moment.

Press play and be enveloped in the rich warmth of an autumnal forest. The soft, soothing tones in the background (created by Christopher Sousa) create a serene backdrop, aligning with the themes of letting go and embracing change.

Let go of the weight of any baggage you may be carrying, just as trees let go of their leaves in preparation for the coming winter, and connect with your breath, grounding yourself in the present moment. 

Incorporate this meditation into your daily routine and watch as it helps you make room for a lightness and more serenity. Embrace the opportunity to reconnect with nature's wisdom, and let the gentle guidance be your pathway to inner peace, mirroring nature's transitions. It's time to let go and embrace the change that life offers, just like the leaves in the autumn breeze.

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Nature Transitions - Autumn Good Grief Guided Meditation

Thank you for joining me for this Contemplating Death Meditation. Let’s turn down the volume in our mind, body, and environment and turn inward today.

There is so much we do not know about death, that we cannot know until we experience this transition ourselves. It is only natural then, that we may greet the unknown with fear and anxiety.

Thankfully, there are a variety of wisdom teachings that can provide refuge as we approach our human condition. 

The lineage for today’s Nine Contemplations of Death comes from Atisha, an 11th century Tibetan Buddhist scholar, and contemporary scholar, teacher, and social activist Joan Halifax. 

These contemplations have been passed down for many generations because they are full of truth and insight. When practiced regularly, they can help us explore the inevitability of our deaths and allow us to center what is truly important to us, while we are still alive. 

1. All of us will die sooner or later. Death is inevitable, no one is exempt.
2. Our life span is decreasing continuously. 
3. Death will indeed come, whether or not we are prepared. 
4. Our life span, like that of all living beings, is not fixed. 
5. Death has many causes. 
6. Our human body is fragile and vulnerable. 
7. My loved ones cannot keep me from death. 
8. At the moment of death, material resources will be of no use to me. 
9. My own body cannot help me at the time of death. 

Consider these truths deeply. Allow these contemplations to invite a profound awakening to the existential realities of life and death. May they guide you towards a more mindful existence.

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The Nine Contemplations of Death, Guided Good Grief Doula Meditation

This 17-minute guided meditation is for untangling and releasing feelings of grief. It is designed to gently guide you through the process of untangling the complex web of emotions associated with grief. May this meditation be a compassionate exploration of your emotions, creating spaciousness within to foster release and experience catharsis.

In this meditation, you'll visualize the emotions as distinct threads, each representing a unique aspect of your grief. With each breath, you'll be guided to untangle the threads of sadness, anger, guilt, and longing, gently unraveling the emotional knots that may have taken root within you. 

Take a moment to honor your emotions and recognize the strength it takes to navigate grief. As you emerge from this guided meditation, may you carry this healing energy forward, impacting all who cross your path. YOU are a good grief doula when you take time to check in with yourself and your grief - if only for a moment.

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Untangle and Release Grief - a Good Grief Guided Meditation

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