In this conversation, Deborah Grassman shares the profound insights she gained from her extensive experience as a hospice nurse for veterans. She discusses the concept of 'soul injury,' a wound that disconnects individuals from their true selves and emphasizes the importance of healing through self-discovery, grief, and forgiveness. Grassman reflects on how facing death can lead to a deeper understanding of life and the urgency to connect with one's authentic self. She also addresses the challenges of promoting healing practices in a busy, distracted society and shares her personal reflections on life and legacy. She shares profound insights on embracing mortality, finding purpose in adversity, and the journey of letting go. She reflects on her experiences with veterans, the impact of natural disasters on her work, and the importance of grace in our lives. The discussion emphasizes the need for self-discovery and personal growth, culminating in the vision of Opus Peace and the release of her new book. She is the author of three books: Peace at Last, The Hero Within, and Soul Injury, and a contributing author for four textbooks, and has 25 published articles.
There are four documentary films and a TED talk that feature her work. However, none of these achievements have taught her as much as the 10,000 dying veterans she took care of as a VA hospice Nurse Practitioner for 30 years: “If anyone wants to learn how to achieve inner peace, ask a veteran who has successfully struggled to find it for the rest of their lives after they returned from war.”
The Opus Peace Website
Their Yearly "Anchor Your Heart Day" coming on February 2, 2025
Deborah's Books
Her work with We Honor Veterans
Her TED talk
Online learning system from Opus Peace
Anchor Your Heart video - a grounding technique that is featured in the annual global event linked above called National Anchor Your Heart Day
Pre order Deborah's new book Soul Injury: Healing the Relationship You Have With Yourself
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