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It’s not our fault that we were born into a society that has forgotten how sacred grief is, but we do have the amazing opportunity to shift that narrative. From the time we’re little we are taught to stifle big feelings, to avoid negative emotions, sadness and death. We definitely weren’t taught how to process those big emotions in our bodies. And so they show up in all sort of unhealthy ways - chronic illness, addiction, toxic behaviors and patterns.

It’s a lot of work to break these cycles but having grounding practices to return to when you’re hit with a big wave of grief or a tough moment of dysregulation can make all the difference in the world. Having that self attunement and listening to the bodies inner wisdom can be a huge asset when facing all of life challenges. It’s a sacred and beautiful thing to have such capacity for such big emotions as human beings, but learning to master our emotions instead of being mastered by them is where the magic is.

If you need support during a difficult time of grief, loss or big life changes, reach out, click the link in my bio, let’s connect 🖤✨

#mentalhealthsupport #griefsupport #griefcoach #somatictherapy #santoshagriefsupport

It’s not our fault that we were born into a society that has forgotten how sacred grief is, but we do have the amazing opportunity to shift that narrative. From the time we’re little we are taught to stifle big feelings, to avoid negative emotions, sadness and death. We definitely weren’t taught how to process those big emotions in our bodies. And so they show up in all sort of unhealthy ways - chronic illness, addiction, toxic behaviors and patterns.

It’s a lot of work to break these cycles but having grounding practices to return to when you’re hit with a big wave of grief or a tough moment of dysregulation can make all the difference in the world. Having that self attunement and listening to the bodies inner wisdom can be a huge asset when facing all of life challenges. It’s a sacred and beautiful thing to have such capacity for such big emotions as human beings, but learning to master our emotions instead of being mastered by them is where the magic is.

If you need support during a difficult time of grief, loss or big life changes, reach out, click the link in my bio, let’s connect 🖤✨

#mentalhealthsupport #griefsupport #griefcoach #somatictherapy #santoshagriefsupport

Mothers Day can be heavy for so many of us. Reminders of what was or what could have been. Whatever this day means for you, carve out a little time to take care of your heart and remind yourself that you are loved, cared for, safe and worthy just as you are 💕🌷

#mothersday #mothersdaygrief #griefsupport #griefcoaching #santoshagriefsupport

Mothers Day can be heavy for so many of us. Reminders of what was or what could have been. Whatever this day means for you, carve out a little time to take care of your heart and remind yourself that you are loved, cared for, safe and worthy just as you are 💕🌷

#mothersday #mothersdaygrief #griefsupport #griefcoaching #santoshagriefsupport

How beautiful, comforting, validating to know that these things can and do all exist simultaneously in all of us. That we have the capacity to access these vast depths of emotions. It’s not always pretty, it’s definitely not always fun, but bless the mess. For better or worse, these highs and lows are part of this wild human experience.

It can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate these ranges and waves of emotions during times of grief, which is why having support is so crucial. We are meant to feel it all, and also sometimes we need help processing and accessing those feelings, and thats ok too. These dualities are part of life, and finding balanced and healthy ways of regulating in and out of these various states is the way we can learn to maneuver through crisis without losing ourselves. If you’re navigating a difficult season of change, loss or grief, reach out and let’s connect 🖤✨

#griefsupport #griefcoaching #bieberchella #healing #santoshagriefsupport

How beautiful, comforting, validating to know that these things can and do all exist simultaneously in all of us. That we have the capacity to access these vast depths of emotions. It’s not always pretty, it’s definitely not always fun, but bless the mess. For better or worse, these highs and lows are part of this wild human experience.

It can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate these ranges and waves of emotions during times of grief, which is why having support is so crucial. We are meant to feel it all, and also sometimes we need help processing and accessing those feelings, and thats ok too. These dualities are part of life, and finding balanced and healthy ways of regulating in and out of these various states is the way we can learn to maneuver through crisis without losing ourselves. If you’re navigating a difficult season of change, loss or grief, reach out and let’s connect 🖤✨

#griefsupport #griefcoaching #bieberchella #healing #santoshagriefsupport

Today is the 5th Annual Grief in Public Day, Hallelujah! Our society is so grief phobic. So ready to hide it away and swallow it down. Brush it under the rug. Don’t talk about it too much or for too long. Fuck that. Toxic af.

So let today be a day for grief to be seen as a part of everyday life. (Cuz it is, for better or worse) Not pushed down, hidden, carried quietly and saved for lonely corners. A day for grief to be recognized as a sacred and unifying experience, one that is present all the time, all around us.

Instead of trying to make it smaller, we should try to sit with it, to sit with each other a little more. To see it, and each other just a little bit more. 🖤✨

#griefinpublicday #griefinpublicday2026 #griefsupport #griefjourney #santoshagriefsupport

Today is the 5th Annual Grief in Public Day, Hallelujah! Our society is so grief phobic. So ready to hide it away and swallow it down. Brush it under the rug. Don’t talk about it too much or for too long. Fuck that. Toxic af.

So let today be a day for grief to be seen as a part of everyday life. (Cuz it is, for better or worse) Not pushed down, hidden, carried quietly and saved for lonely corners. A day for grief to be recognized as a sacred and unifying experience, one that is present all the time, all around us.

Instead of trying to make it smaller, we should try to sit with it, to sit with each other a little more. To see it, and each other just a little bit more. 🖤✨

#griefinpublicday #griefinpublicday2026 #griefsupport #griefjourney #santoshagriefsupport

Grief must be held, not hidden. It requires acknowledgment, witnessing, validation, comfort and connection. True support comes from presence over fixing. The ability to sit in uncomfortable silence, hold difficult emotions, real talk and hard truths. Sitting in the suck, letting yourself feel it all, and finding your way through. With support and some helpful tools along the way.

If you or someone you know are seeking individual or group support in a time of loss or transition, reach out. I’m offering flexible introductory packages tailored to your individual needs. Message me with any questions, to chat or book a connection call 🖤✨

#griefsupport #griefjourney #griefcoach #griefcoaching #santoshagriefsupport

Grief must be held, not hidden. It requires acknowledgment, witnessing, validation, comfort and connection. True support comes from presence over fixing. The ability to sit in uncomfortable silence, hold difficult emotions, real talk and hard truths. Sitting in the suck, letting yourself feel it all, and finding your way through. With support and some helpful tools along the way.

If you or someone you know are seeking individual or group support in a time of loss or transition, reach out. I’m offering flexible introductory packages tailored to your individual needs. Message me with any questions, to chat or book a connection call 🖤✨

#griefsupport #griefjourney #griefcoach #griefcoaching #santoshagriefsupport

We face so many types of loss and grief throughout our lives. All are valid and worth honoring and nurturing with the same level of intention and care. Having the support and tools to process and navigate these challenges is critical. Whether it’s individual or group support that you crave, @santoshagriefjourney we can help craft a plan suited to your specific needs and goals. Having that sounding board during these difficult life transitions is so important to help you gain clarity, shift perspective and maintain a sense of direction when the world stops making sense.

Normalizing these conversations and empowering others to find the strength and authority within themselves to make it through these challenges is my greatest honor. Click the link in my bio or dm me with any questions on upcoming openings and offerings 🖤✨

#griefsupport #griefcoach #griefcoaching #griefsupportgroup #santoshagriefsupport

We face so many types of loss and grief throughout our lives. All are valid and worth honoring and nurturing with the same level of intention and care. Having the support and tools to process and navigate these challenges is critical. Whether it’s individual or group support that you crave, @santoshagriefjourney we can help craft a plan suited to your specific needs and goals. Having that sounding board during these difficult life transitions is so important to help you gain clarity, shift perspective and maintain a sense of direction when the world stops making sense.

Normalizing these conversations and empowering others to find the strength and authority within themselves to make it through these challenges is my greatest honor. Click the link in my bio or dm me with any questions on upcoming openings and offerings 🖤✨

#griefsupport #griefcoach #griefcoaching #griefsupportgroup #santoshagriefsupport

In dark times it’s so important to lean into community. Balancing our own personal challenges and losses, grief stories, heavy world news and manufactured division is so depleting to the nervous system, it’s easy to fall into patterns of hopelessness, distrust and anger. We can face reality without falling victim to fear. We have so much more in common than we do differences. We just need to be reminded and be reminders of the good in the world. It’s all around us. Don’t forget. 🖤✨

#mentalhealth #griefsupport #griefcoach #humanconnection #santoshagriefsupport

In dark times it’s so important to lean into community. Balancing our own personal challenges and losses, grief stories, heavy world news and manufactured division is so depleting to the nervous system, it’s easy to fall into patterns of hopelessness, distrust and anger. We can face reality without falling victim to fear. We have so much more in common than we do differences. We just need to be reminded and be reminders of the good in the world. It’s all around us. Don’t forget. 🖤✨

#mentalhealth #griefsupport #griefcoach #humanconnection #santoshagriefsupport

There’s no trophy for this shit. What we do get is the opportunity to expand our hearts and live our lives the very best way we can, chase our dreams and love and big and loudly as possible 🖤✨

#griefmemes #griefjourney #griefsupport #griefcoach #santoshaholisticgriefsupport

There’s no trophy for this shit. What we do get is the opportunity to expand our hearts and live our lives the very best way we can, chase our dreams and love and big and loudly as possible 🖤✨

#griefmemes #griefjourney #griefsupport #griefcoach #santoshaholisticgriefsupport

Boundaries- have em, use em.

Boundaries are so important to figure out and maintain while grieving. Your capacity for social time, work and family obligations and even talking about your loss may vary day to day and you need to stay honest with yourself and people in your life about that. Give yourself grace and don’t feel guilty about needing space, changing or having different priorities after your loss. This is your life, your mental health and your grief process and don’t let anyone tell you what it needs to look like.

Like another one of my favorite quotes says, “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind”. 🖤✨

#griefjourney #griefsupport #griefcoach #griefboundaries #santoshagriefsupport

Boundaries- have em, use em.

Boundaries are so important to figure out and maintain while grieving. Your capacity for social time, work and family obligations and even talking about your loss may vary day to day and you need to stay honest with yourself and people in your life about that. Give yourself grace and don’t feel guilty about needing space, changing or having different priorities after your loss. This is your life, your mental health and your grief process and don’t let anyone tell you what it needs to look like.

Like another one of my favorite quotes says, “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind”. 🖤✨

#griefjourney #griefsupport #griefcoach #griefboundaries #santoshagriefsupport

Love this perspective from a recent interview with @harryjowsey. Grief is truly so sacred. In our grief-phobic, hustle culture of toxic positivity we really do undervalue perceived “negative” emotions like grief, which can actually be our greatest teachers in life.

This leaves so many people feeling isolated, misunderstood, angry and resentful. Or feeling like there’s something wrong with them, when really we live in a society that doesn’t teach us how to honor and integrate the dark and shadow side of life and ourselves properly. This is not a flaw or personal failure, but really more of a cultural issue.

Part of the beauty (and the infuriating part) of our humanity is that capacity to feel that full spectrum of emotion and experiences. We cannot deny or dull it any more than we might at times like to, or than society would like us to. As for me and Harry, I hope it never goes away. 🖤✨

#griefsupport #griefjourney #griefcommunity #griefcoaching #santoshaholisticgriefsupport

Love this perspective from a recent interview with @harryjowsey. Grief is truly so sacred. In our grief-phobic, hustle culture of toxic positivity we really do undervalue perceived “negative” emotions like grief, which can actually be our greatest teachers in life.

This leaves so many people feeling isolated, misunderstood, angry and resentful. Or feeling like there’s something wrong with them, when really we live in a society that doesn’t teach us how to honor and integrate the dark and shadow side of life and ourselves properly. This is not a flaw or personal failure, but really more of a cultural issue.

Part of the beauty (and the infuriating part) of our humanity is that capacity to feel that full spectrum of emotion and experiences. We cannot deny or dull it any more than we might at times like to, or than society would like us to. As for me and Harry, I hope it never goes away. 🖤✨

#griefsupport #griefjourney #griefcommunity #griefcoaching #santoshaholisticgriefsupport

Hard truths. Avoiding our shit does nothing for us. We’re only prolonging our pain, and often times compounding our problems by brushing them under the rug. We do this to ourselves as individuals, as a society, culturally, over generations, it never works. This applies to grief, family traumas, social justice issues and so many things we face as individuals and as a whole.

Facing issues with honesty, truth and compassion is the only way forward. Calling out and breaking these patterns in ourselves and our lineage is some of the hardest and most rewarding work we can do. Learning to find strength in vulnerability and take accountability for problematic truths in our personal and collective histories without defensiveness or shame, but open mindedness, willingness to learn and grow. The choice to transform instead of being pursued. We can find a way forward, we can learn new ways of being, learn to feel safe and at peace again, and be transformed by our experiences instead of at the mercy of them.

I’m opening five spots in my grief coaching offering next month, to help you learn the tools to move through all the many kinds of losses life throws at us. To walk with you through this wild ride of life, offer perspective, direction, compassion and always real talk about real shit. Click the link in bio or dm me to chat or get more info 🖤✨

#griefjourney #griefsupport #griefcoaching #davidkessler #santoshagriefsupport

Hard truths. Avoiding our shit does nothing for us. We’re only prolonging our pain, and often times compounding our problems by brushing them under the rug. We do this to ourselves as individuals, as a society, culturally, over generations, it never works. This applies to grief, family traumas, social justice issues and so many things we face as individuals and as a whole.

Facing issues with honesty, truth and compassion is the only way forward. Calling out and breaking these patterns in ourselves and our lineage is some of the hardest and most rewarding work we can do. Learning to find strength in vulnerability and take accountability for problematic truths in our personal and collective histories without defensiveness or shame, but open mindedness, willingness to learn and grow. The choice to transform instead of being pursued. We can find a way forward, we can learn new ways of being, learn to feel safe and at peace again, and be transformed by our experiences instead of at the mercy of them.

I’m opening five spots in my grief coaching offering next month, to help you learn the tools to move through all the many kinds of losses life throws at us. To walk with you through this wild ride of life, offer perspective, direction, compassion and always real talk about real shit. Click the link in bio or dm me to chat or get more info 🖤✨

#griefjourney #griefsupport #griefcoaching #davidkessler #santoshagriefsupport

Grief can be all consuming, but we don’t have to become grief. We’re allowed to be more. To feel more. Maybe even feel joy? Crack a joke? We can walk along side our grief, learn the tools to care for it, tend to it, acknowledge it, ask it what it needs. Be with it. It’s not going away, so let’s learn to build a healthy relationship with it. Learning to find this separation allows us to hold space for our sadness and joys, empowers us, and gives us room to breathe. It takes practice, time and support to develop these tools and practices. Community is such an important part of this process for so many.

Your relationship with your grief is sacred and unique and deserves to be honored, developed and cared for. The Santosha Sacred Grief Collective will soon be opening the invitation for five one-on-one and ten spots for a group support circle. We don’t aim to fix, solve or heal you. We don’t have all the answers. We know it sucks and sometimes that’s all there is to it. We’re here to hold the space, listen, provide tools, perspective, compassion, guide you and empower you to find your way. We don’t waste time with platitudes. We keep it real and raw and we invite you to come as you are, in all your messy, complex, sacred grief - ugly tears, big laughs, dark humor, however it shows up, today, and the next day and the next. You get to feel it all. It’s a journey, let’s walk it together. I got you.

Click the link in the bio or dm me for more info. 🖤✨

#griefjourney #griefsupport #griefcoaching #santoshaholisticgriefsupport #santoshasacredgriefcollective

Grief can be all consuming, but we don’t have to become grief. We’re allowed to be more. To feel more. Maybe even feel joy? Crack a joke? We can walk along side our grief, learn the tools to care for it, tend to it, acknowledge it, ask it what it needs. Be with it. It’s not going away, so let’s learn to build a healthy relationship with it. Learning to find this separation allows us to hold space for our sadness and joys, empowers us, and gives us room to breathe. It takes practice, time and support to develop these tools and practices. Community is such an important part of this process for so many.

Your relationship with your grief is sacred and unique and deserves to be honored, developed and cared for. The Santosha Sacred Grief Collective will soon be opening the invitation for five one-on-one and ten spots for a group support circle. We don’t aim to fix, solve or heal you. We don’t have all the answers. We know it sucks and sometimes that’s all there is to it. We’re here to hold the space, listen, provide tools, perspective, compassion, guide you and empower you to find your way. We don’t waste time with platitudes. We keep it real and raw and we invite you to come as you are, in all your messy, complex, sacred grief - ugly tears, big laughs, dark humor, however it shows up, today, and the next day and the next. You get to feel it all. It’s a journey, let’s walk it together. I got you.

Click the link in the bio or dm me for more info. 🖤✨

#griefjourney #griefsupport #griefcoaching #santoshaholisticgriefsupport #santoshasacredgriefcollective

Embrace the suck and the cuteness of this silly little holiday. It’s always a nice reminder that all forms of love deserve to be expressed, validated and celebrated every day. 🖤

Sending love to you all on this day, however it lands for you, make sure loving yourself and taking care of yourself comes first 🫶🏽

#valentinesday #selfloveisthebestlove #griefjourney #griefsupport #santoshagriefsupport

Embrace the suck and the cuteness of this silly little holiday. It’s always a nice reminder that all forms of love deserve to be expressed, validated and celebrated every day. 🖤

Sending love to you all on this day, however it lands for you, make sure loving yourself and taking care of yourself comes first 🫶🏽

#valentinesday #selfloveisthebestlove #griefjourney #griefsupport #santoshagriefsupport

Inconvenient truths about grief & anger 🖤

1. They can be valuable
2. If they scare people away, those aren’t your people
3. You’re allowed to feel it, fully
4. You don’t always have to explain yourself
5. We heal thru connection, community & vulnerability
6. It’s ok to not be ok (is anyone rn?)
7. Who wants to start a scream club with me? 😝

#griefsupport #griefsupportcommunity #angerandgrief #collectivegrief #santoshagriefsupport

Inconvenient truths about grief & anger 🖤

1. They can be valuable
2. If they scare people away, those aren’t your people
3. You’re allowed to feel it, fully
4. You don’t always have to explain yourself
5. We heal thru connection, community & vulnerability
6. It’s ok to not be ok (is anyone rn?)
7. Who wants to start a scream club with me? 😝

#griefsupport #griefsupportcommunity #angerandgrief #collectivegrief #santoshagriefsupport

So immensely proud of the way I see people coming together to meet this moment. It may be painful, it may be scary, it may be long overdue, but to see people unite over justice, common decency and compassion in a time of so much uncertainty and division is incredible and inspiring.

Let this collective grief reveal something in us as individuals and as a people, to remind us how powerful we are when we stand together, transmute our pain and grief into something positive, always leading with justice and compassion first.

I stand fervently against the actions of immigration enforcements, authoritarianism, and the violent actions perpetrated against citizens and immigrants of any “status”. Basic human decency and empathy shouldn’t be controversial. It doesn’t “depend”. It shouldn’t have to directly affect you to matter to you.

And for those of you who weren’t sure or have been on the sidelines, you are allowed to change your mind based on new information and say “I can no longer support this. It’s gone too far.” Better late than never and I welcome you. Thank you. Now let us stand together and be radicalized by love and compassion. For all people. LFG! 🖤✊🏽

#iceout #collectivegrief #griefispolitical #griefsupportcommunity #santoshagriefsupport

So immensely proud of the way I see people coming together to meet this moment. It may be painful, it may be scary, it may be long overdue, but to see people unite over justice, common decency and compassion in a time of so much uncertainty and division is incredible and inspiring.

Let this collective grief reveal something in us as individuals and as a people, to remind us how powerful we are when we stand together, transmute our pain and grief into something positive, always leading with justice and compassion first.

I stand fervently against the actions of immigration enforcements, authoritarianism, and the violent actions perpetrated against citizens and immigrants of any “status”. Basic human decency and empathy shouldn’t be controversial. It doesn’t “depend”. It shouldn’t have to directly affect you to matter to you.

And for those of you who weren’t sure or have been on the sidelines, you are allowed to change your mind based on new information and say “I can no longer support this. It’s gone too far.” Better late than never and I welcome you. Thank you. Now let us stand together and be radicalized by love and compassion. For all people. LFG! 🖤✊🏽

#iceout #collectivegrief #griefispolitical #griefsupportcommunity #santoshagriefsupport

“What we run from pursues us. What we face transforms us.” Wise words from the man @iamdavidkessler.

It’s so true when they say you have to feel it to heal it. We need to allow ourselves to feel the full range of our complex emotions in grief, without judgement or guilt. We don’t seek to fix we seek to understand. We don’t seek answers we seek connection and community. We don’t seek to heal or get over it, we seek strength and growth, with compassion and courage to face our battles head on, to do the work and never give up. 🖤✨

#griefsupport #griefjourney #griefquotes #griefsupportcommunity #santoshagriefsupport

“What we run from pursues us. What we face transforms us.” Wise words from the man @iamdavidkessler.

It’s so true when they say you have to feel it to heal it. We need to allow ourselves to feel the full range of our complex emotions in grief, without judgement or guilt. We don’t seek to fix we seek to understand. We don’t seek answers we seek connection and community. We don’t seek to heal or get over it, we seek strength and growth, with compassion and courage to face our battles head on, to do the work and never give up. 🖤✨

#griefsupport #griefjourney #griefquotes #griefsupportcommunity #santoshagriefsupport

Punk icon Patti Smith shares some beautiful words on grief in her recent interview for Anderson Cooper’s podcast @allthereis. It’s so important for us to develop a compassionate and loving relationship with our grief. To understand that it is part of us, to tend to, walk with and let change us, for the better. This point of view embodies the idea of santosha as an active practice of acceptance, not a passive surrender, but freeing ourselves from the need to solve, change and fix, in order to find peace, comfort and joy 🖤

#pattismith #griefquotes #griefsupport #griefsupportcommunity #santoshagriefsupport

Punk icon Patti Smith shares some beautiful words on grief in her recent interview for Anderson Cooper’s podcast @allthereis. It’s so important for us to develop a compassionate and loving relationship with our grief. To understand that it is part of us, to tend to, walk with and let change us, for the better. This point of view embodies the idea of santosha as an active practice of acceptance, not a passive surrender, but freeing ourselves from the need to solve, change and fix, in order to find peace, comfort and joy 🖤

#pattismith #griefquotes #griefsupport #griefsupportcommunity #santoshagriefsupport

“In the face of massive systemic violence, we don’t have to choose between remembering our power and feeling the weight of our grief and rage.

They need each other and so do we.”
@motherwortandrose

#collectivegrief #griefsupport #griefsupportcommunity #santoshagriefsupport #powertothepeople

“In the face of massive systemic violence, we don’t have to choose between remembering our power and feeling the weight of our grief and rage.

They need each other and so do we.”
@motherwortandrose

#collectivegrief #griefsupport #griefsupportcommunity #santoshagriefsupport #powertothepeople

One of my favorite celebrities explaining grief in such a beautiful and relatable way. What a sacred and profound honor it is to have loved and lost, to have the capacity to feel so deeply, to partake in this wildly vast and emotional human experience. To let our grief be our greatest teacher and a catapult for growth. To allow the waves of grief to lift us to new heights and deeper understanding of love, of ourselves, of others and of life 🖤✨

#griefsupport #griefsupportcommunity #griefjourney #griefquotes #jimcarrey

One of my favorite celebrities explaining grief in such a beautiful and relatable way. What a sacred and profound honor it is to have loved and lost, to have the capacity to feel so deeply, to partake in this wildly vast and emotional human experience. To let our grief be our greatest teacher and a catapult for growth. To allow the waves of grief to lift us to new heights and deeper understanding of love, of ourselves, of others and of life 🖤✨

#griefsupport #griefsupportcommunity #griefjourney #griefquotes #jimcarrey

Wishing you a year of healing, joy, love, growth & santosha, from @santoshajourneysd 🖤✨

#griefsupport #griefsupportcommunity #griefjourney #newyearswish #santoshagriefsupport

Wishing you a year of healing, joy, love, growth & santosha, from @santoshajourneysd 🖤✨

#griefsupport #griefsupportcommunity #griefjourney #newyearswish #santoshagriefsupport

Sometimes there are more important things than lofty goals & accomplishments. Taking care of ourselves, knowing ourselves, loving & accepting ourselves in all our lightness & darkness, finding peace & contentment within ourselves is the greatest win.

You don’t need fancy metrics and days on a calendar to tell you when to begin & how to measure your wins. A commitment to growth, self love, self care & community, a better world, healing, starts with all of us caring for ourselves. On the darkest days and the brightest days of the year, we know life is not a highlight reel & healing doesn’t happen in a straight line. We ride the waves with hopeful hearts, honest conversations and deep love. We’re not pretending we’re ok when we’re not, we honor the full spectrum of our feelings & we don’t live our lives trying to be more palatable to others.

We made it through another year, and we can keep building our skills & practices to be able to not just survive, but thrive. And on the days when all you can do is survive, that’s great too. We’re just happy to have you here. 🖤✨

Follow @santoshajourneysd for support, community, words of encouragement, real talk and a little humor to light the way 💫

#griefjourney #griefsupport #newyear #visionboard santoshagriefsupport

Sometimes there are more important things than lofty goals & accomplishments. Taking care of ourselves, knowing ourselves, loving & accepting ourselves in all our lightness & darkness, finding peace & contentment within ourselves is the greatest win.

You don’t need fancy metrics and days on a calendar to tell you when to begin & how to measure your wins. A commitment to growth, self love, self care & community, a better world, healing, starts with all of us caring for ourselves. On the darkest days and the brightest days of the year, we know life is not a highlight reel & healing doesn’t happen in a straight line. We ride the waves with hopeful hearts, honest conversations and deep love. We’re not pretending we’re ok when we’re not, we honor the full spectrum of our feelings & we don’t live our lives trying to be more palatable to others.

We made it through another year, and we can keep building our skills & practices to be able to not just survive, but thrive. And on the days when all you can do is survive, that’s great too. We’re just happy to have you here. 🖤✨

Follow @santoshajourneysd for support, community, words of encouragement, real talk and a little humor to light the way 💫

#griefjourney #griefsupport #newyear #visionboard santoshagriefsupport

Take a cue from winter and learn that rest is an essential part of life. Rebirth, growth and new beginnings are only possible because of these necessary pauses. In our culture we are so inundated with messages that our value comes from productivity, hustle, achievement, doing the most, and having the most. Quite frankly a bunch of bullshit.

Rest and repair is necessary for all living beings, and you cannot give your best in any area of life without honoring that truth. Especially in the grieving process, our bodies and hearts are going through so much, we must give ourselves grace to allow extra time for rest, moving slowly, finding time to ground, and set boundaries for ourselves and others. No achievement outweighs peace of mind, so make that the priority, and give yourself a break.

You made it through a wild year full of challenges, and you deserve some damn rest. Happy holidays Santosha family, you made it, time to chill the hell out a little bit 🖤✨

#griefsupport #griefsupportcommunity #mentalhealthsupport #restandrelaxation #santoshagriefsupport

Take a cue from winter and learn that rest is an essential part of life. Rebirth, growth and new beginnings are only possible because of these necessary pauses. In our culture we are so inundated with messages that our value comes from productivity, hustle, achievement, doing the most, and having the most. Quite frankly a bunch of bullshit.

Rest and repair is necessary for all living beings, and you cannot give your best in any area of life without honoring that truth. Especially in the grieving process, our bodies and hearts are going through so much, we must give ourselves grace to allow extra time for rest, moving slowly, finding time to ground, and set boundaries for ourselves and others. No achievement outweighs peace of mind, so make that the priority, and give yourself a break.

You made it through a wild year full of challenges, and you deserve some damn rest. Happy holidays Santosha family, you made it, time to chill the hell out a little bit 🖤✨

#griefsupport #griefsupportcommunity #mentalhealthsupport #restandrelaxation #santoshagriefsupport

On winter solstice, the darkest day of the year, we can find so many parallels in this metaphor with our own grief and struggles in life. It is truly time to reflect on the duality of our human experience, the yin and yang of life, the truth and necessity of light and dark in the world and in ourselves.

We celebrate this cold and dark time of year with lights, sparkle, glitter, cheer, and all things shiny and bright. From this point forward, the darkness of the day will get shorter and shorter. This cycle happens every year and without fail, we know the darkness will not last forever. Winter teaches us to embrace stillness, quiet and endings, to cultivate patience and have faith in the new and beautiful things to come.

Can we have such faith in ourselves in our own seasons of darkness to know that they too will pass? And just like the seasons, we will never fully lose our darkness, but the light will always return. Not only does the darkness fade, but it makes space for all good things - new life, beauty, a fresh start.

We too can let the darkness and pain shape us, make us better, bring us new hope, inspiration, and positive change. Find peace in the stillness and clarity in rebirth and new possibilities. Now in this season of peace and inward reflection we can look forward, towards the light, with gratitude for the darkness. 🖤✨

#wintersolstice #yinandyang #griefsupport #griefcommunity #santoshagriefsupport

On winter solstice, the darkest day of the year, we can find so many parallels in this metaphor with our own grief and struggles in life. It is truly time to reflect on the duality of our human experience, the yin and yang of life, the truth and necessity of light and dark in the world and in ourselves.

We celebrate this cold and dark time of year with lights, sparkle, glitter, cheer, and all things shiny and bright. From this point forward, the darkness of the day will get shorter and shorter. This cycle happens every year and without fail, we know the darkness will not last forever. Winter teaches us to embrace stillness, quiet and endings, to cultivate patience and have faith in the new and beautiful things to come.

Can we have such faith in ourselves in our own seasons of darkness to know that they too will pass? And just like the seasons, we will never fully lose our darkness, but the light will always return. Not only does the darkness fade, but it makes space for all good things - new life, beauty, a fresh start.

We too can let the darkness and pain shape us, make us better, bring us new hope, inspiration, and positive change. Find peace in the stillness and clarity in rebirth and new possibilities. Now in this season of peace and inward reflection we can look forward, towards the light, with gratitude for the darkness. 🖤✨

#wintersolstice #yinandyang #griefsupport #griefcommunity #santoshagriefsupport

Manifesting all your Christmas wishes to come true this year 😘🎄✨

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Manifesting all your Christmas wishes to come true this year 😘🎄✨

#griefsupport #holidaygrief #griefsupportcommunity #santoshagriefsupport #dearsanta

One week till Christmas and two weeks left of the year. Sheesh. This season is so hard on so many of us and we need to remember to give ourselves and each other a little extra love and grace. Slow down, enjoy the good moments and let yourself feel the bad. Tis (always) the season to love your damn self 🎄✨

#griefcommunity #griefsupport #holidaygrief #santoshagriefsupport #holidaymentalhealth

One week till Christmas and two weeks left of the year. Sheesh. This season is so hard on so many of us and we need to remember to give ourselves and each other a little extra love and grace. Slow down, enjoy the good moments and let yourself feel the bad. Tis (always) the season to love your damn self 🎄✨

#griefcommunity #griefsupport #holidaygrief #santoshagriefsupport #holidaymentalhealth

Good news/bad news. You’re not alone - we are all going to experience many of these forms of loss, change and transition throughout life. None of us are exempt from this human reality. Grief is so layered and nuanced and includes so many experiences and emotions beyond mourning a death. We may be grieving so many types of change in our lives - relationships, aging, a loss of sense of safety, changing worldviews, lifestyle changes, so many things can encompass the grief experience.

And the “bad” news is just that - you have probably experienced loss and grief in many of these categories, and you will again. And while it is true that this is a universal experience, your unique circumstances can make it a very personal and often times isolating experience.

The “good” news is also just that - you’re not alone. We all go through so many similar things in this life, and while nobody will ever be able to truly walk in your shoes, we can chose to walk through life with more compassion towards ourselves, our community and towards strangers - knowing that every single one us struggles or will struggle in this way. We can find community, a sort of leveling up in our own personal growth journeys, and learn to see grief care as an integral part of our self care practices. We can build the tools and use them to better cope with the inevitable ups and downs of this human experience.

The BEST news is that we are resilient and adaptable beings, and for all the painful parts of life that we will experience, there are a thousand more beautiful things to appreciate in this life. If we make an active effort in the practice of noticing, practicing gratitude, practicing self love and practicing grace, the beauty, pleasure, joy and satisfaction is ours to enjoy. That is Santosha.

#griefcommunity #griefsupport #santoshagriefsupport #typesofloss #lossandgrief

Good news/bad news. You’re not alone - we are all going to experience many of these forms of loss, change and transition throughout life. None of us are exempt from this human reality. Grief is so layered and nuanced and includes so many experiences and emotions beyond mourning a death. We may be grieving so many types of change in our lives - relationships, aging, a loss of sense of safety, changing worldviews, lifestyle changes, so many things can encompass the grief experience.

And the “bad” news is just that - you have probably experienced loss and grief in many of these categories, and you will again. And while it is true that this is a universal experience, your unique circumstances can make it a very personal and often times isolating experience.

The “good” news is also just that - you’re not alone. We all go through so many similar things in this life, and while nobody will ever be able to truly walk in your shoes, we can chose to walk through life with more compassion towards ourselves, our community and towards strangers - knowing that every single one us struggles or will struggle in this way. We can find community, a sort of leveling up in our own personal growth journeys, and learn to see grief care as an integral part of our self care practices. We can build the tools and use them to better cope with the inevitable ups and downs of this human experience.

The BEST news is that we are resilient and adaptable beings, and for all the painful parts of life that we will experience, there are a thousand more beautiful things to appreciate in this life. If we make an active effort in the practice of noticing, practicing gratitude, practicing self love and practicing grace, the beauty, pleasure, joy and satisfaction is ours to enjoy. That is Santosha.

#griefcommunity #griefsupport #santoshagriefsupport #typesofloss #lossandgrief

JOMO: Cuz sometimes you just gotta say no ✨🛑👍🏽✨

#holidayscaries #joyofmissingout #jomo #griefsupport #griefcommunity

JOMO: Cuz sometimes you just gotta say no ✨🛑👍🏽✨

#holidayscaries #joyofmissingout #jomo #griefsupport #griefcommunity

Sometimes all we can do is put one foot in front of the other. But if we keep at it, we can end up in some pretty cool places. Keep going. 🖤✨

#griefcommunity #griefsupport #mentalhealth #justkeepswimming #onestepatatime

Sometimes all we can do is put one foot in front of the other. But if we keep at it, we can end up in some pretty cool places. Keep going. 🖤✨

#griefcommunity #griefsupport #mentalhealth #justkeepswimming #onestepatatime

One of my closest friends and fantastic yoga teacher @saritadita shared this passage with me from legendary American nun & Buddhist Pema Chödrön and I absolutely loved it. I think it really embodies the idea of Santosha, my own views of life, my own journey with grief and mental health, and really the human experience in general.

Isn’t it kind of freeing to know that the ups and downs are just part of life and not just a reflection of how we’re doing as humans? That failure, loss, pain and grief is not some personal failure but really just a fact of life? That we can stop having this white knuckle grip on life, on expectations and outcomes, and just learn to ride the wave? Exhale. Never to stop giving our best and truest most genuine effort, but with a little bit of surrender to the universe. Effort and ease.

“There is no cure for the facts of life…stop struggling against the nature of reality…we can stop harming others and ourselves in our efforts to escape the alternation of pleasure & pain. We can relax and be fully present for our lives.”

My God how much time and energy we spend trying to fix the lows and chase the highs instead of just being present with the experiences. There is so much peace and humility in knowing that we are not actually defined by our lows or our highs.

We can practice this shift in perspective, build the tools, the community, and a self of self so strong so that we can find peace in any condition. That is Santosha. 🖤

#griefsupportcommunity #3marksofexistence #pemachodron #buddism #griefsupport

One of my closest friends and fantastic yoga teacher @saritadita shared this passage with me from legendary American nun & Buddhist Pema Chödrön and I absolutely loved it. I think it really embodies the idea of Santosha, my own views of life, my own journey with grief and mental health, and really the human experience in general.

Isn’t it kind of freeing to know that the ups and downs are just part of life and not just a reflection of how we’re doing as humans? That failure, loss, pain and grief is not some personal failure but really just a fact of life? That we can stop having this white knuckle grip on life, on expectations and outcomes, and just learn to ride the wave? Exhale. Never to stop giving our best and truest most genuine effort, but with a little bit of surrender to the universe. Effort and ease.

“There is no cure for the facts of life…stop struggling against the nature of reality…we can stop harming others and ourselves in our efforts to escape the alternation of pleasure & pain. We can relax and be fully present for our lives.”

My God how much time and energy we spend trying to fix the lows and chase the highs instead of just being present with the experiences. There is so much peace and humility in knowing that we are not actually defined by our lows or our highs.

We can practice this shift in perspective, build the tools, the community, and a self of self so strong so that we can find peace in any condition. That is Santosha. 🖤

#griefsupportcommunity #3marksofexistence #pemachodron #buddism #griefsupport

Hi, my name is Elena and I’m a ball of energy on this spinning planet flying through space living this really beautiful and painful and fun and confusing human experience called life. Nice to meet you. 🖤

#whatislife #humanexperience #griefsupport #griefsupportcommunity #griefcommunity

Hi, my name is Elena and I’m a ball of energy on this spinning planet flying through space living this really beautiful and painful and fun and confusing human experience called life. Nice to meet you. 🖤

#whatislife #humanexperience #griefsupport #griefsupportcommunity #griefcommunity

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