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Category Archives: Grief and Loss

Wanting and Letting Go – PART 2

Sage DeRosier Posted on June 18, 2015 by Sage DeRosierJune 18, 2015

Fair warning, Part 2 is kind of long… Okay, before we get to the topic of middle ground, it’s important to shine a spotlight on the “N” word… No. Also, I’ve thrown in a bit about feelings and conclude with … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger Management, Depression, Grief and Loss, Sexuality and Gender, Spiritual Crisis, Therapy

Wanting & Letting Go – PART 1

Sage DeRosier Posted on June 14, 2015 by Sage DeRosierJune 14, 2015

WANTING From the moment we enter the world vulnerable and naked, we want. Want warmth, comfort, connection, sustenance, attention. At first we want our basic needs met – clean diaper, warm milk, loving touch, sleep, sensory stimulation. Our wants grow … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Therapy

Become a Lake

Sage DeRosier Posted on February 3, 2015 by Sage DeRosierFebruary 3, 2015

This Zen koan I read early this morning nicely sums up my practice: ******************************************************************** An aging master grew tired of his apprentice’s complaints. One morning, he sent him to get some salt. When the apprentice returned, the master told him … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Spiritual Crisis, Therapy

Tangible vs. Slippery – Part 2

Sage DeRosier Posted on February 12, 2014 by Sage DeRosierFebruary 12, 2014

When unpleasant things happen, it is so very tempting and almost second nature for us to blame the tangible, the external circumstances, others, malfunctioning things. Unfortunately, blaming, revenge, avoidance, ignoring, and telling ourselves to just forget about it and move … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Spiritual Crisis, Therapy

Tangible vs. Slippery – Part 1

Sage DeRosier Posted on February 8, 2014 by Sage DeRosierFebruary 8, 2014

A flat tire is a tangible annoyance. Homework problems are tangible. Annoying siblings are tangible. Traffic jams, paper jams, spilled juice, and crumbs… all tangible issues. It’s easy to point a blaming finger at the weather, the crabby sales clerk, … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger Management, Depression, Grief and Loss, Therapy

What is Silence

Sage DeRosier Posted on January 29, 2014 by Sage DeRosierJanuary 29, 2014

I have noticed that it’s difficult and rather uncomfortable to sit in silence with a loved one or otherwise significant relationship who is suddenly unhappy. By in silence, I do not mean ignoring them, puttering on your phone, or listening … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger Management, Depression, Grief and Loss, Therapy

Happiness is a Choice

Sage DeRosier Posted on January 29, 2014 by Sage DeRosierJanuary 29, 2014

Happiness is a choice. Many people seem to think that the pursuit of happiness is an external process. While there are external things and situations we want, achieving and acquiring them generates a limited burst of good thoughts and feelings. … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Therapy

What is Silence

Sage DeRosier Posted on January 29, 2014 by Sage DeRosierJanuary 29, 2014

I have noticed that it’s difficult and rather uncomfortable to sit in silence with a loved one or otherwise significant relationship who is suddenly unhappy. By in silence, I do not mean ignoring them, puttering on your phone, or listening … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger Management, Depression, Grief and Loss, Therapy
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