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We are Uncle Ned’s Kids

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Hardly boring
Strictly magic

Love you, dear friends!

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You asked, we answered. Here are frequently asked questions about Waves of Grief Second Sundays.

And just in case you have more…Ask us below👇

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A summer camp wedding in the redwoods 🥲

Venue: @ovycamp

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@innerchildtheatercamp was an incredible weekend learning a song, choreography, improv games, and connecting with 60+ other folks who came in with the same sacred contract to let down their guards and let love and joy in. New to singing? Yay! Performed over thousands of times? Yay! We celebrated it all and it was exactly what my heart loves and craves about the theater and dance community. I made connections that I know will last a lifetime. Cannot wait to go back! ❤️🫶🏻💃🎶✨

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5 Reasons Why the Ocean Feels so Healing

1. The ocean calms our nervous system 🌊
Researchers have found that spending time near “blue spaces” like oceans, lakes, and rivers is associated with lower stress, improved mood, and greater overall well-being. Simply gazing at moving water can give our busy minds a chance to slow down and rest.

2. We are all connected 🫶🏻
The world’s oceans are one interconnected body of water, touching every continent and shoreline. Standing on the shore can remind us that we are part of something much larger than ourselves-and deeply connected to one another across places, cultures, and stories.

3. Saltwater connects us to our own bodies.💦
We’re made mostly of saltwater ourselves

4. The rhythm of waves naturally encourages slower breathing 😮‍💨
Have you ever noticed yourself taking a deep breath when you stand at the shoreline? The steady rise and fall of the waves naturally invites us to slow our breathing. Slower, deeper breaths signal safety to the brain and can help lower heart rate, reduce anxiety, and increase feelings of calm

5. The ocean reminds us we are part of something much bigger 🌎 Standing at the edge of the sea can evoke a feeling psychologists call “awe.” Experiences of awe have been linked to increased feelings of connection, compassion, gratitude, and perspective.”

We don’t believe the ocean fixes grief but we do believe it can help us carry it. - Waves of Grief Collective

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How do you move forward after half of you is gone?

This is the question Kelsey Ellis faced when she suddenly lost her twin sister Audrey during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a society that treats death as taboo, we’re often expected to grieve alone. Wombie follows Kelsey as she creates spaces for people to grieve together in the ocean and heal through nature.

Link in bio to watch

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Thank you so so much to Kelsey for trusting me with this story and making this project possible. Collaborating with Kelsey to make this film in only 3.5 days has been one of the most rewarding experiences as a journalist and filmmaker

So very thankful also to the @hearst_journalism_awards Foundation for this opportunity. I’m honored to share that my project won First Place in the Multimedia category at this year’s Hearst Journalism National Championship

Thank you to @kelsey___ellis, @wavesofgriefcollective, @janwattenphotography, @patdavison, @unchussman, @amanoma1y, @nithya.ind, @nicoleborman.tv, @capturedbymyah, @edouphoto, @laurenfrohne, @jimseida and everyone else involved for making this such a beautiful experience!

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Grounding in before our session with @armofcare 🧡

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Grief and joy can coexist. Thank you to everyone who came and joined our circles this past weekend. 🙏🏻

“Each moment is a miracle encompassing everything: the joy and sorrow, the failure and success, the disappointment and happiness, the celebration and grief.” -Kazuaki Tanahashi

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These are YOUR teachers!  Our lineup includes surfers, therapists, scientists, researchers, ceremonialists, and healers. Each one brings a depth of expertise and lived experience that simply cannot compare to any other training program.  This is what makes OHTP unlike anything else. It was built by people who have given their lives to this work, and they are here to share it with you! 
Our program begins June 2nd.
The time to join is now! 
*Payment plans are available. DM for questions or register through the link in bio. 🌊

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A very special second Sunday coming up May 10th. 🫶🏻 💐Mother’s Day with 🌊 Mother Ocean - here to hold us all. All grief and grievers and ocean experiences are welcome. Register link in Bio.

Thanks to our facilitators this month
San Diego- @jasminmontoya_ and @saritadita
Half Moon Bay- @Kelsey__ellis @victor.misc
Santa Barbara @ispyagaia @twocanretreats
Bali @Jarinwadiwalla
Ventura @timelessdave
Seattle @melissadeeken

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Waves of grief, waves of love, waves of joy, waves of connection ☀️
scenes from Half Moon Bay Second Sunday session
📷 @gwenbcn

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