Grace, Grief, Gratitude  - NUSC - Mike Stolte - Feb 11 2018
Channel: Nelson Unitarian Spiritual Centre
Date: 2018-02-12

Can grief be good? Is gratitude the secret ingredient that allows people to move through and be transformed by experiences of loss. 

 

When Mike lost his life partner and soulmate, Fiona Mooney, 20 months ago, he was devastated. It was his worst fear come true. His world turned gray from a once vibrant palette. Like many people experiencing a huge loss, Mike lost his desire to travel, to work, to socialize and to really be in life. Mike's grief journey has been transformed through a unique relationship and partnership with gratitude."


"For the past 15 years, Mike has worked in the field of community development in Nelson, around BC and across Canada. He believes that much of what is valuable in community - the energy of a community, the sense of connection, the ability of a community to come together on divisive issues - can be measured and improved upon.

 

Following the passing of his life partner, Fiona Mooney, in May 2016, Mike wondered whether his old work world was still relevant. Today, Mike's work straddles both the head and heart worlds. He helps the Kalein Centre for Integrated Dialogue, Hospice Care and Education build its Liminal Lab. The lab is a place where people can come together to explore death, dying, grief and loss as a way to live more fully and authentically today.

 

Mike has lived in Nelson 23 years and enjoys the abundant outdoor opportunities the Kootenays offer."