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Prayer for Those In Despair

Send your life-giving Spirit
upon those who despair of living,
O generous and loving God.
If it is your will,
let them find rest from their labors
that they may have peace.
If there is a call they have not heard,
open their eyes and ears to know it
that they may find the joy of abundant life.
Grant them your blessing this day
and every day.
Amen.

- Vienna Cobb Anderson

Source: Adapted from "Prayers of Our Hearts" © 1991 Vienna Cobb Anderson. Reprinted with the permission of the author.

TAGS: Comfort, Depression, Healing, Hope, Illness and Recovery, Multifaith, Strength & Courage

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8 Ways Illness Can Be a Spiritual Practice

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8 Ways Illness Can Be a Spiritual Practice

Most people think of illness as inconvenient at best, tragic at worst. We focus on what we are not doing: our normal daily routines, work, outings with friends, being physically active, time with family. Illness can be a fertile time if you can focus your attention away from what you do not have, and focus on what it offers in abundance.

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9 Ways Humor Can Heal

Of all my tools to combat stress-especially the stress of dealing with my illness or someone else's--humor is by far the most fun. Here are just a few ways a dose of humor might transform something ugly and stressful to slightly entertaining, and, well, a tad less catastrophic.

Related Topics: Health, Emotional Health, Depression

Restorative Yoga

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Restorative Yoga for Body and Mind

Restorative yoga might best described as a supported, conscious body/mind relaxation practice. When supported with props, the body relaxes and opens, releasing tension and stored-up toxins that can cause illness. Restorative poses offer benefits to both the body and mind, for conditions ranging from insomnia to asthma to chronic pain to migraines to depression.

Related Topics: Yoga, Health, Holistic Health, Wellness, Women's Health, Bipolar, Weight Loss

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Psalms for Depression and Anxiety

Psalms for depression and anxiety offer Bible verses for hope, comfort and peace.

Related Topics: Christianity, Depression, Depression And Prayer, Prayer And Depression, Prayer, Psalms, Anxiety, Mental Illness, Psalm 23

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Top 10 Comfort Movies

Movie Mom Nell Minow's 10 favorite comfort movies for when you're feeling ill.

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Learning from Suffering

When we confront death, we confront life's most important--and toughest--questions.

Related Topics: Faiths, Judaism

Coping with Chronic Pain

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10 Spiritual Tools for Coping with Chronic Pain

Chronic pain can make us feel isolated and helpless, especially if its cause is an illness or physical condition for which there's no cure or effective medical treatment.

Related Topics: Health, Wellness, Balanced Life, Healing, Pain

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