Every morning I start by listing 6 things I’m grateful for .. even when I don’t feel like it! 🌿 Grief can make our brains feel foggy, heavy, and stuck in survival mode. That’s why I love this one tiny habit that has such a big impact: ✨ List 6 things you are grateful for. It doesn’t have to be profound. It could be: - Morning coffee ☕ - A text from a friend 💌 - Sunshine on your face ☀️ - A favorite blanket 🧣 - My granddaughter’s laughter 🎶 - Quiet moments 🌙 Even when you don’t feel grateful, the simple act of writing these down starts to change your brain. Neuroscience shows that practicing gratitude rewires neural pathways, little by little, shifting us from despair toward hope. When grief brain feels overwhelming, this practice is like planting seeds. Over time, those seeds grow into resilience and a gentle reminder: light still exists, even here. 🌸 💛 What’s one thing you’re grateful for right now? Drop it below—I’d love to hear.

I’m so glad you’re here. This space was created as a sanctuary — a place to heal, create, and rediscover your light while walking alongside others who truly understand. 💛 Here’s how you can dive in and get the most out of your time here: 🌙 Soul Practices Gentle weekly journaling invitations to help you pause, reflect, and listen deeply to your own heart. 👉 How to engage: Try a practice, share your reflections (as much or as little as you’re comfortable), and notice how writing opens new pathways for healing. 🎨 Creative Sparks Art journaling & creative projects — expressive, messy, colorful ways to give grief (and hope) a voice. 👉 How to engage: Post photos of your creations, share your process, or simply let us know what came up for you while creating. 🌊 Weekly Ripples Healing grows stronger in community. This is where we focus on support, encouragement, and rippling kindness into one another’s journeys. 👉 How to engage: Respond to someone else’s post, leave a kind word, or share how you’re offering (or receiving) support this week. 💬 Q & A | Ask & Answer Together Your safe space for questions, wisdom, and real talk. No question is too small, and your experience might be the exact answer someone else needs. 👉 How to engage: Post a question you’re holding, or scroll through and see if you can offer support to another member. 💛 A few ways to connect right away: - Introduce yourself in the main feed — share what brought you here and one hope you have for your journey. - Comment & encourage — even a simple “me too” or kind word helps us all feel less alone. - Tag me (@Dawn) if you’d like me to see your post or question directly. ✨ This isn’t just a group — it’s a circle of SoulShine. Every time you write, create, or support someone else, you’re helping us all grow stronger together. 📌 Free Resources for You - Catch Some SoulShine Podcast — subscribe for weekly nuggets of wisdom for grief recovery. - Join my email circle for special offerings just for subscribers (Count Me In).