Resources for Participants

P O E T R Y

It Is Not Always May
”No hay pajaros en los nidos de antano”
(In last year’s nest there are no birds now.)
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Let Evening Come
by Jane Kenyon

Affirmation
by Donald Hall

In View of the Fact
by A.R. Ammons

V I D E O S

The Seasons
words by John Skea;
tune by his great-granddaughter Sarah Jane Gibbon

Forgetfulness
by Billy Collins

Lost Cell Phone
Wanda Sykes

Morning at Pomponio Beach
Four minutes of soothing ocean sights & sounds to calm you

Fall Into Winter
Watch the seasons change in this restful nine-minute video

T H I N G S S E L F - C A R E
& S P I R I T U A L & P R A C T I C A L

61 Points: A Short Himalayan-style Yoga Nidra Meditation
Less than 9 minutes to complete and it focuses on connecting with 61 points (throughout the body)

Relaxing and Calming Exercises
Resources from the England-based mental health nonprofit MIND

Interview: Aging Offers Women “Enormous Possibilities for Growth”
NPR “Fresh Air” host Terry Gross interviews author Mary Pipher's about her new book—
“Women Rowing North”—which chronicles the positive aspects of transitioning from middle age to old age.

7 Tips for How to Cope When Things Feel Out of Control
Strategies to help get your life in order, one small step at a time

What the Bible Says About Stress, Worry and Anxiety
Note: the online quiz feature does not work but the Bible references are useful

The Emotional Side of Caregiving
Helpful resources from the San Francisco-based Family Caregiver Alliance

The American Psychological Association: Dealing With Grief
Tools for navigating the path to healing and coping, cultivating empathy and resilience, and where to seek help.