by Melody Bacon, Ph.D | Feb 25, 2014 | Relationships, Renewal
Like Magellan, let us find our islands To die in, far from home, from anywhere Familiar. Let us risk the wildest places, Lest we go down in comfort and despair. — Mary Oliver I’ve never been one to accept loss with equanimity, though I often...
by Melody Bacon, Ph.D | May 27, 2013 | Grief, Renewal, Spirituality
One is afraid. Naturally. Who is not afraid of pure space— that breath-taking empty space of an open door?” –Anne Morrow Lindbergh in Gift from the Sea Once or twice a week, I take the train to Los Angeles. It is a relaxing...
by Melody Bacon, Ph.D | Apr 20, 2013 | Grief, Renewal, Spirituality
One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach waiting for a gift from the sea. — Anne Morrow Lindberg Here’s what I know about grief. It can hit you like a sledgehammer coming up behind you, catching you unawares. One minute you are living...
by Melody Bacon, Ph.D | Mar 21, 2013 | Grief, Renewal
In my work as a psychotherapist, I think one of the most difficult issues that people struggle with is dealing with regret. Regret over things that they have done but wish they hadn’t; regret over things they wish they hadn’t done but wish they had; regret over what...
by Melody Bacon, Ph.D | Mar 14, 2013 | Divorce, Grief, Relationships, Renewal
Join us at Hennessey’s Tavern in Dana Point (on PCH at Golden Lantern) for a book signing and presentation from 6:00 – 7:30 pm! Look forward to seeing you there!
