Does Father’s day feel more heavy than celebratory? Just like Mother’s Day, this holiday can bring a tangled mix of feelings. You may feel love and gratitude alongside pain and anger. (Click here if you’d like to read “If Mother’s Day feels Complicated.”)

Perhaps you’ve never had the relationship with your father that you’ve wanted. Or, maybe he’s passed away or his health has declined. Understandably, this holiday may bring a lot of tender grief.

If what I’m sharing resonates with you, you’re not alone. I want to support you in honoring the truth of your experience and how your feel without getting overwhelmed, swept up or weighed down.

By being with how you feel in a warm, welcoming and unhurried way, you may begin to experience some subtle shifts— a deeper breath, a softening somewhere or even a sense relief.

Why is this important? By naming what’s true for you in this particular way, I have a sense you’ll begin to feel more settled, grounded and solid. And, as your capacity to hold what's true for you continues to grow, so does your ability to stay true to yourself.

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• Experience greater resilience and ease

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Here’s to living fully in these hard times,

Lauren

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