Good Grief
Grief never ends. But it changes. It’s a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor lack of faith. Its the price of faith.
-Unknown
Ok, lets get right to it. We all are or will be facing this issue in the coming months. We have suffered great loss. Specifically the losses of the year 2020. What a large example of what could have been in our minds!
It is now time to recognize it and address it head on! I know we all grieve different ways but I want to present an option an article in Holistic Nurses’ magazine offers.
Grief is real for everyone. There are the 5 distinctive stages:
Denial * Anger * Bargaining * Depression * Acceptance
While I have dwelled here lately (a lot) I have found it harder to speak with anyone about such issues. Writing is an excellent outlet for expressing true feelings. It can be beginning therapeutic or just down right best therapy for some individuals. Writing is one example (among many options) of how to deal with whichever stage you are in.
This prompt is from Holistic Nurse magazine Beginning: April 2020
Writing prompts for grief.
Start by sitting down in a quiet space with a pen and per or journal. Close your eyes and take deep breaths.
Set a timer for 20 minutes. Consider these statements/questions and write whatever comes to mind. Remember, there is no right or wrong way to do this.
How am I feeling right now?
This memory has always made me smile…
What did my loved one mean to me and/or my community?
The things I miss most are…
What do I remember about my loved one’s best qualities?
The greatest lesson I have learned is…
Begin and end with self affirmation of the beauties you possess. If you do feel inclined you can light a candle to cleanse the room while you write or splash your face with water to waken your soul. I encourage expression however you see will help you face the pain, the truth, the awakening.
Follow any therapeutic session with approval for yourself to heal. Let yourself be allowed to heal. Let yourself see light of possibilities. Let yourself be free to live a new day. Let peace cover you.
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