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The Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society Community Speaker Series will present Laing Rikkers, author of “Morning Leaves: Reflections on Loss, Grief, and Connection,” a poetry collection that Rikkers released on May 16. The event will be held on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at La Flecha House in RSF. Light refreshments will be available.
Have you ever considered how poetry can heal the soul in the face of devastating loss and how it can raise awareness about crucial health issues such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea? This episode promises a profound exploration of these themes as we welcome Laing Rikkers, a woman transmuted by personal loss into a powerful voice for those battling OSA. Having lost her sister to this condition, Laing penned 'Mourning Leaves', a book of stirring poetry that manifests her journey through grief and serves as a beacon of understanding for those affected by OSA.
These days, the very act of giving a book as a gift can feel subversive. Publisher Weekly’s editors, undaunted, have selected 220 titles on an array of topics and at a variety of prices, from a taco-shaped board book that rings in at under $10 to a slipcased artist monograph set that approaches $150. We invite everyone, regardless of age, taste, and budget, to celebrate.
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Sunday, September 10, 2023, noon to 2 p.m.
Weekends with Locals: Laing F. Rikkers
Warwick's Bookstore
7812 Girard Avenue, San Diego, 92037
Cost: Free
As part of our ongoing Weekends with Locals Program we will be hosting Laing F. Rikkers, author of Morning Leaves: Reflections on Loss, Grief, and Connection.
She Speaks Podcast with Aliza Freud
Our guest in this episode is the founder of ProSomnus and author of Morning Leaves, Laing Rikkers. Laing is on a mission to educate people on the warning signs of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), especially after losing her sister to sleep apnea complications at age 46. Laing and her company have developed a life-changing device for sleep apnea patients. Laing is also the author of Morning Leaves, a gentle perspective on handling grief through natural observations.
This & That is a new post series covering a round up of things I find interesting, moments of inspiration, links to articles I’m reading, and whatever’s on my mind. Here’s the first edition:
1. Morning Leaves: Reflections on Loss, Grief, and Connection by Laing F. Rikkers – Ten days before my father passed away, Laing F. Rikkers, the author of Morning Leaves, sent me a note about her newly released book and asked if I’d like a copy. It sounded like a beautiful book from the description and I gladly said yes. The timing was surreal. My father’s health took a sudden turn, and a week after I received the book, he passed. Grief takes on many forms and I immediately connected with the gentle tone and lovely illustrations in Morning Leaves. Poems and verses on nature provoke thought on connection with others and a moment for introspection. I love this book. It remains on my desk and I like taking a break to re-read a page or two. I’m purchasing several and will send to friends when they unfortunately experience a loss. Lately, more and more friends in my age group are dealing with aging parents and their passing. I’ll be happy to have Morning Leaves to share with them.
Twenty San Diego County authors — from bestselling novelists to first-time writers — have published new books this spring, ranging from personal memoirs, to thrillers, Westerns, poetry, summer romances and sci-fi. Here’s a peek at their books that have hit shelves in recent months or are debuting in the coming weeks.
“Morning Leaves: Reflections on Loss, Grief, and Connection” by Laing F. Rikkers
This Encinitas poet is a leader in the field of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), an often hidden and potentially fatal medical condition. After her sister died of undiagnosed OSA, Laing sought solace from nature and creativity, and wrote this book of poetry, “Morning Leaves,” to help others navigate grief. Her mission is to save lives by encouraging people to recognize the symptoms of OSA and take better care of themselves and their loved ones. (Simon & Schuster-Collective Book Studio, May 16; 104 pages)
Cardiff resident Laing Rikkers knew that her younger sister in Nashville was experiencing symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, but never expected her to suddenly die in December 2019.
New Book Release: Morning Leaves by Harvard Alumna Laing Rikkers
In the wake of the untimely death of the author's younger sister and isolated by the pandemic, Laing Rikkers '93 produced Morning Leaves, a book of vulnerable, evocative, and ultimately hopeful poems. She introduces her story and explains how counseling, the artistic process, and nature helped her through the healing process. Her poems, paired with Kelly Leahy Radding's stunningly realistic botanical paintings, metaphorically describe the range of emotions she passes through while grieving.
Rikkers is a leader in the field of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), an often hidden - and potentially fatal - medical condition. After her sister died of undiagnosed OSA, Laing sought solace from nature and creativity, and wrote Morning Leaves, a book of poetry to help others navigate grief. Her mission now is to save lives by encouraging people to recognize the symptoms of OSA and take better care of themselves and their loved ones.
🌿 HAPPY RELEASE DAY🌿MORNING LEAVES:Reflections on Loss, Grief, and Connection by Laing F. Rikkers; art by Kelly Leahy Radding; The Collective Book Studio. SYNOPSIS🌿In the wake of the untimely death of the author's younger sister and isolated by the pandemic, Laing Rikkers produced Morning Leaves, a book of vulnerable, evocative, and ultimately hopeful poems. She introduces her story and explains how counseling, the artistic process, and nature helped her through the healing process.
Emma is joined by Laing Rikkers, co-founder and Executive Chair at ProSomnus. Together they discuss:
* Laing shares a bit about her background and experience with ProSomnus, an oral appliance manufacturer.
* Obstructive Sleep Apnea signs and symptoms and how difficult it can be to persuade a loved one to seek help.
* Laing talks about losing her sister who was only 46 at the time of her death.
* Coping with grief during the pandemic and how writing became a helpful practice along with grief counseling.
* Writing the book "Morning Leaves", a collection of poems written after Laing's sister passed away.
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Laing Rikkers is a leader in the field of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, an often hidden - and potentially fatal - medical condition. Though OSA is estimated to affect 75 million Americans, most people don't even know they have it. Tragically, that was the case with her sister who died of undiagnosed OSA. In her grief, Laing sought solace from nature and creativity, and her new book Morning Leaves, provides a path for self-exploration, connection, and healing from loss. Her mission now is to save lives by encouraging people to pay attention to the symptoms of OSA so they can better care for themselves and their loved ones.
After reading The Artist’s Way in the summer of 2020, Laing started writing a journal every morning, but it was months before it became clear that it would lead to a book. The creative process turned out to be a critical step in processing the sudden loss of her younger sister, Ginna. Ginna’s unexpected death, combined with the vulnerability Laing felt during the pandemic, brought into focus the need to ensure that her children truly knew her. What started as a an exercise in typing up poems and journal entries, became the backbone of Morning Leaves. From there, the book took on a life of its own. Laing has found that one of the greatest gifts of the process has been connecting more closely with like-minded people and feeling their support as she engages more artistically.
As we age, we are more apt to facing the daunting events and journeys of grief and loss. This week we interview Laing Rikkers is a leader in the field of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, an often hidden - and potentially fatal - medical condition. Though OSA is estimated to affect 75 million Americans, most people don't even know they have it. Tragically, that was the case with her sister who died of undiagnosed OSA. In her grief, Laing sought solace from nature and creativity, and her new book Morning Leaves, provides a path for self-exploration, connection, and healing from loss.
The Collective Book Studio
The month of April is Poetry Month in America, and we’re pleased to share with you a very special book of poetry by Laing F. Rikkers with gorgeous illustrations by Kelly Leahy Radding. Morning Leaves is a collection of poems that came to Laing as she was processing the loss of her sister through the stillness of the pandemic.
As we carry on our “Meet the Author” series, we’d love for you to get to know Laing and her process for writing and tapping into her process for working through grief and tapping into a creative space.
A big thank you to @heidiwynne for the mention of Morning Leaves. I’m a huge fan - she is wonderful, as are her dresses and scarves!
This episode can save lives! Laing Rikkers joins us to share her passion around Sleep Apnea. Laing is a leader in the field of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), an often hidden - and potentially fatal - medical condition. After her sister died of undiagnosed OSA, Laing sought solace from nature and creativity, and wrote Morning Leaves, a book of poetry to help others navigate grief. Her mission now is to save lives by encouraging people to recognize the symptoms of OSA and take better care of themselves and their loved ones.
Laing Rikkers, the co-founder of ProSomnus Sleep Technologies, discusses the importance of being aware and treating obstructive sleep apnea.
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Laing Rikkers – author of Morning Leaves: Reflections on Loss, Grief and Connection and Co-Founder and Executive Chair of ProSomnus Sleep Technologies.
Loss is an inevitable part of life. Sometimes it comes in the form of acute pain—like the loss of a loved one, a natural disaster, or an accident. Other times it can come through losing something you had hoped for—like getting cut from the team, rejection from a school you applied to, or losing a romantic relationship. But, a loss can also be regarded as the loss of what should have been. Like the loss of an engaged parent, the loss felt from loneliness or the loss of a friend who lets you down.
Thrilled about the shoutout on the @keepitchic blog today. I’m a longtime subscriber and look forward to all of her posts. I’ve gotten tons of inspiration and ideas from her over the years.