1 day until... As Light Returns: Finding Hope in Life's Winter Seasons

Join us for our final HOPE Group gathering of 2024, "As Light Returns: Finding Hope in Life's Winter Seasons" on Saturday, December 28th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM PT via Zoom. Register Now

Lanterns in Winter’s Darkness

As December’s long shadows gather and the year’s end draws near, we find ourselves lighting lanterns against the chill of winter’s early dusk. Grief, like the rhythm of the tides, comes in its own cadence—sometimes soft as lapping waves, sometimes crashing and wild—but it always flows back to the ocean of our shared humanity.

In these darkened days, we are lantern-bearers, holding small flickers of light for one another. Each moment of sorrow, when held in compassionate hands, reveals something unexpected: the glint of a shell, the gleam of a smooth stone, the surprising gift left by retreating waves. Just as the earth turns slowly back toward the sun, so too do we, finding hope in the light that returns—even in life’s deepest winters. Together, we illuminate the path forward, not erasing the darkness but softening its edges with the glow of connection and love.

Upcoming Opportunities for Connection
The California Grief Center (www.caligrief.com) continues to offer a range of support services and healing spaces:

• Individual grief counseling with Brian Stefan, LCSW

• Mindfulness-Based Grief Relief (MBGR) weekly groups

• Monthly HOPE Group for Mindfulness and Deep Suffering (next session: Saturday, January 25th, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM PT) Register Now

• Regular workshops and retreats focused on specific aspects of grief and healing

To connect with Brian Stefan or learn more about any of these offerings, please visit www.caligrief.com or reach out through the contact form on the website.

With care and hope,

Brian