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Embodied Connections

by Sheila Collins | Feb 9, 2014 | Health

Growing up as a dancer the body was, and still is, my first language. I often sense or “know” things before I can explain them to myself or anyone else. This has caused me some difficulties since I, like you, grew up in a culture where the top priority or measurement...

The Family Carries On

by Sheila Collins | Jan 5, 2014 | Gatherings, Grieving, Personal Stories, Story-telling

As our plane finally lifts from the ground in Palm Springs CA. we’re offered a panoramic view of the mountains and red tile rooftops on the valley floor. “Goodbye palm trees. Goodbye warm swimming pools and even warmer hot tubs. Goodbye dear family, till the next time...

Towards a Resilient Grief

by Sheila Collins | Dec 20, 2013 | Dances, Grieving, Health, Noteworthy men, Rituals

Like many people around the world, I watched the bereavement rituals for the beloved Nelson Mandela. In my case, I was looking for clues to answer a question that has been on my mind for years. “Can what is done at the time of a death, and immediately afterwards, help...

The Anatomy of a Massage

by Sheila Collins | Dec 5, 2013 | Health and Wellness, Meditations, Personal Stories, Story-telling

They say you never forget your first, and that’s held true for me. I can still remember in much detail my first massage. Part of its memorable nature involved the striking beauty of the place where it occurred, a hot springs along the shores of the Pacific Ocean in...

Healing Astronomical Grief

by Sheila Collins | Nov 26, 2013 | Art & Life, Grieving, Rituals

The evening started with a family ritual. My husband and I had been invited to attend a Friday night Shabbat dinner at a friend’s house. I felt honored to be included in what, for this family, is a weekly event. Prayers and blessings were chanted by the hostess, her...

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Embodied Connections

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