On Becoming Our Parents

“This is what I love most about writing: not trying to convince others of anything or preach absolute truths, just giving a glimpse into our unique vantage point, thoughts, and experiences. In this way, we leave a few breadcrumbs that might be of value to others on their own journey.

In a world that seems to be shifting increasingly toward artificial abstractions, it’s human stories and personal reflections like The Watch that feel most alive to me.”

– Sam Sager

On Becoming Our Parents by Sam Sager

The Gifts of Resisting and Returning to Their Experience

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Befriending the Unknown

What if grief holds its own wisdom, guiding us towards healing and understanding?

In this conversation, Paula Sager, writer and teacher of embodied contemplative practices, shares her profound journey through grief following her father’s passing. She discusses the importance of being present, the symbolism of time and watches in her experience, and how movement and mindfulness can aid in processing grief.

The twelve-pointed star, by Cate McQuaid

Cate McQuaid writes “Ocean in a Drop” on Substack and about art for the Boston Globe.

The twelve-pointed star by Cate McQuaid

In her new memoir “The Watch,” Paula Sager weaves love, loss, and moving beyond the bounds of time

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Presence, Practice, and the Process of Writing

A conversation with the author, Paula Sager and editor Kate Sheehan Roach with Ava O’Malley, Wildhouse publicity manager, and special guest Bonnie Morrissey.

Grief and Wonder

Paula Sager speaks with end of life doula, Sandy McDougall about walking alongside those who are nearing the last chapter of their life path.