weaving loss into life
Rest in Chaotic Times: Practicing Steady Presence in an Unsteady World
Sat, Jul 25
|The Portland Grief House
This 2 day in-house retreat is designed for people who feel overwhelmed by the pace, uncertainty, or emotional weight of modern life. We'll explore simple ways to navigate stress and confusion while staying connected to ourselves, each other and what matters most.
When & Where
Jul 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The Portland Grief House, 7906 N Fessenden St, Portland, OR 97203, USA
Who
What
Rest in Chaotic Times: 7/25 & 7/26
The pace and pressure of modern life can leave us feeling overwhelmed and emotionally fatigued. The constant stimulation of social media and 24 hour, world-wide news piled on our personal and family struggles can lead to feelings of distress and urgency that never resolve.
It can be hard to know what steps to take to quiet the internal pressure to make things right, meet the needs of our jobs, respond to pain and problems in our families and injustice in our communities. Ironically, this overwhelm can pull us away from rest and make us less able to form the deep, present connections that are necessary for our individual and collective wellness.
During our time together we will offer practical tools that support steadiness and clarity while learning simple ways to navigate stress and uncertainty with more intention and less reactivity. This is not…