Holistic Business

I’ve been receiving and reading Betty Crowson’s newsletter, The Joy is in the Journey, for some time now. I always find inspiration and heartfelt advice.

February’s newsletter really hit home and I had to write about it and thank Betty.

Among other topics in this month’s newsletter, Betty writes about grief.

The month of February is a tough one for me. Both my parents and my brother-in-law passed in February. Dad 16 years ago, Mom 13, and my brother-in-law 2 years.

One of the points Betty makes is that you need to give yourself permission to grieve. I can so relate to this. I can remember being concerned that I was not “getting over” the death of my mother as quickly as I thought I should. Once I stopped worrying about it and just going with my feelings, things started to look up. Even all these years later, I find myself overcome at times of jubilation and tragedy that I don’t have Mom to turn to. Even for no apparent reason sometimes. The difference now is that I allow myself to go have a good cry and pamper myself a bit.

So, I wrote Betty a personal thank you for her inspiring writing and wanted to pass along the link to her Web site and newsletter sign up. I only recommend things I totally believe in - and this is one of them.

I also want to suggest to everyone - when you receive a newsletter and really connect or gain from something that is written - let the author know. I’m sure they appreciate it and really want to know what their readers find the most helpful. I know I would.

Thanks again Betty!

The Joy is in the Journey

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