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By: Glen R. Horst MDiv, DMin, BA Mindfulness is a practice that helps you connect with what you are experiencing in the present. Research has shown that mindfulness can positively affect your sense of...
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By: Glen R. Horst MDiv, DMin, BA Poignant and powerful memories often come unbidden at the end of life. As you try to come to terms with the fact that your life is ending, you naturally begin to recall...
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By: Glen R. Horst MDiv, DMin, BA and Freya Hansen, RN, MN What is stress? A life-threatening illness can bring a lot of additional stress into the life of a patient and his or her family. Stress appears...
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By: Glen R. Horst MDiv, DMin, BA What is hope? For people who are healthy, hope is linked to the future and to the plans and wishes you have for the future. A serious illness puts question marks over...
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By: Glen R. Horst MDiv, DMin, BA Grieving the death of a family member or close friend is hard, exhausting work. This work may be especially difficult during holiday seasons, and other days that are filled...
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By: Glen R. Horst MDiv, DMin, BA If a life-limiting illness has intruded into your life, you are probably experiencing tremendous upheaval. Most of us spend much of our lives trying to avoid thinking...
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By: Glen R. Horst MDiv, DMin, BA How a spiritual companion can help A spiritual companion is someone who listens to you and is with you as you face the challenges of your illness. This person can help...
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By: Glen R. Horst MDiv, DMin, BA For most adults, good health and the ability to make personal choices are basic to meaningful living. You find meaning in working and earning a living, in your choices...
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By: Glen R. Horst MDiv, DMin, BA Rituals can help you and your family get through difficult times. Gathering together as a family to take part in a specific activity is one way to bring people together...
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By : Glen R. Horst MDiv, DMin, BA The death of a family member may be one of the most significant experiences of your life. Witnessing the end of someone’s life is extraordinary and possibly life-changing,...