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How Mycelium Helps Us Understand Grief

Grief moves like mycelium breaking down what was, redistributing what remains, and weaving unseen connections that sustain us. Like fungi, our sorrow is not meant to exist in isolation but to nourish and transform us through networks of care.

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Dogs and Death: Guides, Guardians, and Companions

Across cultures and time, dogs have been revered as sacred guides in death, offering comfort, protection, and companionship through life’s most profound transitions. From the jackal-headed Anubis in ancient Egypt to therapy dogs in modern hospices, they show us how to face grief and mortality with love and presence. But as they guide us, how are we caring for them? Explore the myths, stories, and lessons dogs teach us about death, grief, and the sacred responsibility we owe to these loyal companions.

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Grief as a weapon of Liberation

Grief, in times of societal collapse, is collective. Embracing our grief as a communal act transforms it into a force for resistance and liberation, revealing the unseen bonds that oppressive structures strive to sever.

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Indigenous Day of Mourning: Reflections on Land, Grief, and Justice

On Indigenous Day of Mourning, we reflect on the grief carved by colonialism, displacement, land theft, and the severing of ancestral ties. This post explores how mourning becomes an act of love, accountability, and solidarity, guiding us to honor the past and build new, just traditions for the future.

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How Grief Fuels Social Movements

Grief is a powerful force that connects us to what matters most and fuels the fight for justice and liberation. By embracing grief, we can transform personal pain into purpose and create collective change.

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Coping with Collective Grief in the Poly Crisis

In the midst of a relentless polycrisis, grief can feel isolating and overwhelming. Here are practices to help us hold and honor this collective sorrow together, finding resilience in community.

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Protecting Our Love and Legacy: End of Life Documents for LGBTQ Individuals

In times of uncertainty, taking steps to protect ourselves and our loved ones has never been more vital. For LGBTQ individuals, having key documents—like power of attorney, advanced directives, and a simple will—can ensure our wishes are honored, even when our partnerships or chosen families might not otherwise be recognized. By preparing these documents now, we can face the future with greater peace, knowing that our rights, our love, and our legacy are protected.

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Carrying the Dead With Us

This time of year, traditions around the world call us to remember and reconnect with those who have gone before us. To do so is to understand that their journey is still happening through us. Their struggles, loves, losses, and dreams continue, pulsing through our veins, influencing the paths we walk and the causes we stand for. They are a part of us, and we are a part of them.

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Grief as a Force for Transformation

Grief can be a powerful force for transformation, guiding us through the darkest moments toward personal growth and activism. Explore how embracing grief can lead to inner liberation, inspire change, and foster a deeper connection to the world around us.

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