Archive for June, 2009
Choices
Mom – An Independent Woman
One of my mother’s key values was the importance of “Choice,” her underlying principal was for women to be independent, strong and employed. “It’s important to work hard and get an education” she said, typical values growing up in Minnesota during the 1950’s and 60’s. I lived my life believing this [...]
June 30, 2009
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Tags: alternative therapy, business development, complimentary therapies, energy healing, executive, family, friends, healthcare, holistic healing, independent women, integrative medicine, job loss, journey, Women · Posted in: Healing, Life Lessons
Things I Learned about the Tasks that follow Death
I’ve done a bit of research on information that would have been helpful a few weeks ago on “what to do when a loved one dies.” I remember asking our funeral home director if they had a checklist on to help us organize all the tasks to be done and I was surprised when he said “we don’t [...]
June 24, 2009
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Tags: end of life, energy healing, family, holistic healing, holistic nursing, loss · Posted in: Healing
Finding Your Healing Space
Healing Pup
I’ve been reading and working on “This Thing Called Grief – New Understandings of Loss” by Thomas M. Ellis, the book and the center he directs in St. Paul was recommended by my friend Leslye. As I let go of the daily work I was doing to close out my sister’s affairs I begin to [...]
June 18, 2009
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Tags: complimentary therapies, dogs, energy healing, family, friends, grief, holistic healing, loss, poodles · Posted in: Healing
The Healing Path
One of the kindest things about losing a loved one is that we tend to remember only the most wonderful stories about that person, all else is unimportant and forgotten. As I think of my sister Susie and look at her pictures and memorabilia surrounding me I remember all the most funny and delightful experiences we shared as sisters. I’m glad May is [...]
June 15, 2009
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Tags: family, friends, gratitude, grief, holistic healing, hope, journey, loss · Posted in: Healing, Uncategorized
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-06-14
Just moved into my new office and hanging up pictures, I’m in St. Louis Park! #
June 14, 2009
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Mary Chapa is a multi-talented woman with a background in nursing management, sales and marketing in both healthcare and private industry. Mary is also a writer, storyteller and holistic health practitioner living in Minnesota.