For many, the winter holiday season is a time to come together in joy and celebration, yet it is also a time when grief and loss are felt most deeply. The pain of an empty chair at the dinner table, a sudden diagnosis, or an unexpected change in traditions can be particularly hard to bear during this nostalgic season.
Co-presented by the Institute and Rothko Chapel, this annual event offers a safe space to hear and share stories of grief and know that you are not alone. We will hear from members of the Institute’s bereavement group, engage in a guided journaling meditation experience, and listen to the healing sounds of crystal bowls by the Reverend Gena Davis.
Let us learn to become more mindful of the mental, physical, and spiritual strain we and others face during the holidays so that we may manage those stresses and take spiritual refreshment from this festive and sacred season as we move into the new year.
