As I wrote about "Grief in the Human Experience" I realized that the book had actually begun to take shape years before. Where I scaffolded outlines for each chapter and spent time thinking on what I want to say to the world about ways that grief impacted me — how loss shaped us in ways we may not even realize. The book is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Lulu booksellers. I remember "pondering" would it ever get done! Photo: Image of me, seated in a chair and writing at glass table, as my reflection looks back. I'm preparing to present research at a conference

Cherish the Questions: Make Room for the Answers to Find You

When I first began research for my book, I remembered what a wise person had told me, “Be sure to ask the right questions. Then the answers will follow.”

In my work, this became a guiding mantra.

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"No matter where you are in your life, you can begin anew. As you come to know, accept, and love the human journey you are on."

From my book, "Grief in the Human Experience" available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Lulu booksellers.

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Below is a previous conversation that I had on "Finding Healing and Hope After Loss" - where I lay out the basis for my book, "Grief in the Human Experience"

Thank you for taking the time to listen and excuse the glitches in my connection!

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Picture of the book "Grief in the HumanExperience: How Loss Shapes Us" by Misty Fields

I'm happy to be sharing a link on Amazon where you can get my Kindle ebook for free!

See link in the comments!

#GriefInTheHumanExperience provides a deeply grounded perspective on loss, the enduring nature of love, and the healing transformation of grief.

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Me working on my final manuscript. Feeling like a need to get this done already!

For any who know me on LinkedIn, I decided to hibernate my account. As I prepare for my book launch, with so many details to nail down, I don’t have the bandwidth for the ads & DMs.

Have you had a similar feeling when getting ready to publish?

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Two palms standing side by side, face into the wind of a coming storm. Photo by David Becker.

A woman spoke, saying, 'Tell us of Pain.' And he said: Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding.

And could you keep your heart in wonder at the daily miracles of your life, your pain would not seem less wondrous than your joy ~ Khalil Gibran
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Upper Showgirl Trail, Mount Charleston, Nevada. Photo by ©Misty Fields, all rights reserved.

All emotions carry information. They are messengers calling for attention. As we shine light on what we're feeling, we bring awareness to our grief.

We allow it to be what it is, no judgment. In being seen and heard, grief is lightened.

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Grief is nothing to be ashamed of. You're not weak. You're not broken. You've lost someone or something that you deeply love. Your grief is searching for ways to reconnect with that love.

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(PDF) Grief in the Human Experience: How Loss Shapes Us PDF | Grief is one of the few experiences that unites us all, yet it can leave us feeling profoundly alone. "Grief in the Human Experience" explores how... | Find, read and cite all the research you n...

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In earlier research, I focused on the health of early farming females. There were many young women in these burial assemblages.

What did their loss mean for their family and community?

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Photo: ©Misty Fields, all rights reserved. Storm clouds on the horizon seem to be watching.

Storm clouds on the horizon seem to be watching.

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We're not meant to carry the weight of the world alone. If we each do what we can for a hurting world, the world will be better because you and I are in it.

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Quote by Lisa M. Schulman, MD. "Grief is a normal protective process... to promote survival in the face of emotional trauma."

Have you experienced ‘mental fog’ after a significant loss? You are not alone.

Grief disrupts our basic ability for cognitive function, such as making decisions, accessing memories, processing words, and responding in conversation.

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Coming Soon! Grief in the Human Experience: How Loss Shapes Us. ©Misty Fields, all rights reserved.

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