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When Memory Surprises You: The Gentle Ways Grief Still Lives in Us
A tender reflection on how grief lives quietly within us—even years later. Through the memory of a song in a store, this piece explores how love continues to echo through ordinary moments. A soul-led reminder that remembrance doesn’t always arrive in sorrow—it often comes gently.
Val Blair
Jun 112 min read


When Grief Feels Like Everest: Learning to Take It One Step at a Time
Grief isn’t a path—it’s a climb. This reflective piece explores how grief as a journey unfolds in small, honest steps, even when the mountain feels impossible.
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Val Blair
May 243 min read


In the Forest of Echoes: Coming Home to Yourself
In the year following Derek's passing, I found myself enveloped in a fog. My mind, in its attempt to shield me from the unbearable pain,...
Val Blair
May 91 min read


Invisible Grief: Naming the Quiet Losses and Finding Your Way Back to Self
Explore the quiet grief we often overlook—loss of safety, certainty, and identity—and how to gently reconnect with yourself through healing.
Val Blair
Apr 252 min read


Emotional Healing After a Job Loss: Mindfulness and Meditation Practices
Discover the power of healing after a job loss with mindfulness and meditation. Embrace emotional healing and find peace and resilience.
Val Blair
Apr 75 min read


6 Self-Care Tips for Healing After Loss
Dealing with grief is one of life's most difficult challenges, but focusing on self-care is crucial to finding strength and resilience.
Val Blair
Mar 306 min read


Give Yourself Permission to Celebrate the Holidays the Way You Need To
I’m listening to the radio and the host mentioned how excited she is for Thanksgiving. I didn’t even realize how quickly it came up. ...
Val Blair
Nov 16, 20223 min read


What It Means to Experience Cumulative Grief
Everyone will experience grief at one time or another. And grief does not have to be death-related, it can be from any event that causes...
Val Blair
Feb 25, 20224 min read


3 Breathing Exercises to Calm Your Anxiety and Stress
When you’re feeling stressed or anxious, it can be hard to even calm your thoughts enough to figure out what’s causing your anxiety in...
Val Blair
Aug 4, 20212 min read


One Day You Will Climb Everest
Sharing an article I wrote on grief and challenges last year. I think it's important to acknowledge that many of us may be experiencing...
Val Blair
Apr 17, 20204 min read


The Mountain
My mind is in a sacred place today. Today marks six years without you. I just bought a new oracle deck – Postcards from Spirit. I asked...
Val Blair
Jun 11, 20183 min read


A Story on Synchronicity
A story about synchronicity and how the universe has our back even when we are not aware of it... I used to drive up I87 to college and...
Val Blair
Oct 15, 20173 min read
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