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Hard Times

A person comforts another who is upset, sitting closely together outdoors.

Hard times take many forms: the loss of a job or other economic hardship; the devastation of a flood or other natural disaster; the horror of violent assault. Just getting out of bed can be an act of great courage at times like these. Whisper a prayer for yourself, or say one for your friend, community, or the world. Hope will find you. 
 

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Ritual for acknowledging grief responses to coronavirus

Silhouette of a person sitting with their head resting on their hand against a softly lit, blurred background.

“Show us compassion when we hurt”

Blue stones with words like Friends, Love, and Hope on a tree stump in a small circle.

Looking forward to a safe return to camp

Children explore nature with a magnifying glass and notebook, guided by adults in a grassy outdoor setting.

Thank you flyer for U.S. postal workers during pandemic

Thank You US Postal Service text with a postal truck and vintage LOVE stamp in the background.

“I never understood / why you couldn’t just / let my people go”

Close-up of an Egyptian pharaoh statue with intricate headdress and serene expression.

“I used to whisper evening prayers / Now I recite statistics”

Three hikers with backpacks walk through a sunny, rocky desert landscape under a clear blue sky.

“in this plague spring …”

Hand wiping wooden table with yellow cloth, fruit bowl in foreground, cozy living room in background.

“I’m calling her daily, even / Though it took a pandemic”

Black and white photo of a young woman embracing an elderly woman, both smiling warmly at each other.

“I am sorry / you cannot play / with your friends”

Parent lying on the floor overwhelmed while two kids play with colorful building blocks in a messy room.

“I’m OK during the day, but at night I get scared”

Woman meditating in nature, eyes closed, hands on chest, with a serene forest background.

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