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TAMPA BAY • FEBRUARY 23-24 2026

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The Grieflove Place

May human beings find
Common ground
in the heartache
of love
that death brings.
May streams of tears
Flow into
the width of
a roaring river,
the rocky cliffs, muddied banks,
soft lily pads
in a still lake of
heart-centeredness
with those we now see
Through wet eyes,
a world of trees,
chilling harsh winds, drifts of snow,
brilliant stars in a
night sky,
Promises of bright, colorful
Flowers, bees,
Warm sunshine.
To weep, and
Meet one another
in the grieflove place.
May heaving hearts
Reach an
Expansiveness,
A capacity to
Awaken
In unity
Grace
Humbled,
Inspired to
Live another
Sacred day of
Delicious life.

Laura Staley
Laura Staleyhttp://www.cherishyourworld.com
The founder of Cherish Your World, Laura Staley passionately helps people thrive by guiding them to a holistic transformation of space, heart, mind, body, and soul. Laura knows that there’s a relationship between the conditions of our homes or workplaces and the quality of our lives. Trained and certified with the Western School of Feng Shui and seasoned by almost two decades of working with a variety of clients, Laura uses her intuition and expertise to empower her clients to produce remarkable results in their lives. Her trifecta of serving people includes speaking, writing, and compassionate listening. As a columnist, Laura writes personal essays focused on self-discovery, feng shui, emotional health, and transformations from the inside out. Laura is the published author of three books: Live Inspired, Let Go Courageously and Live with Love: Transform Your Life with Feng Shui, and the Cherish Your World Gift Book of 100 Tips to Enhance Your Home and Life. Prior to creating her company, Laura worked as a fulltime parent and an assistant professor at Ohio Wesleyan University. She earned a Ph.D. in political science from The Ohio State University. Her joys in life include laughing with loved ones, dancing, reading, meditating, running, being in nature, and listening to music she loves. She resides in Black Mountain, NC with lovable dog, Layla. Laura is a contributing author to the inspiring book Crappy to Happy: Sacred Stories of Transformational Joy

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4 CONVERSATIONS

  1. Oh, Paula-your words, reflections from your poetic beautiful self-Thank You! And yes, I continue to lean into the Universe-Mother Earth trusting in her care and grace. Oh so many tears “that become the very rinse that cleanses your soul.” Yes Indeed! You hear me, see me, and feel my heart. So grateful for you, my cherished friend. Much love to you, also!! (Heart emoji!)

  2. Ooh dear sister Laura,
    “Through wet eyes,
    a world of trees,” this resonates with me…that mother earth tree and nature…when all you have to do is believe her
    give it all to the universe, who after all, will take care of you…most of all

    What a beautiful and exquisite piece and the process of learning from the many tears, that become the very rinse that cleanses your soul. great words my dear. thank you so much for sharing your heart. love to you..Paula❤️

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