SPECIAL COMFORT ITEMS
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"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not a mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition and of unspeakable love." - Washington Irving |  |
So what the heck is a tear bottle?
Tear Bottles have been a tradition since ancient times, and have been found in ancient Roman and Egyptian tombs. Bereaved women cried into vials or cups and buried them with loved ones as a token of honor and respect.Tear Bottles reappeared during the Victorian era, when mourners collected their tears in small bottles ornately decorated with silver and pewter. The tradition was also popular among women waiting for their soldiers to return home from the Civil War.
Tear Bottles are about two to four inches in height. Most are made of glass or ceramic, with a tall narrow neck and the body of the bottle is shaped like a tear drop. It is usually stoppered with a rubber seal to preserve the tears; or with a cork to allow for eventual evaporation. Tradition held that bereavement would end when all the tears had evaporated.
Today, modern Tear Bottles are given as gifts to commemorate important and emotional occasions like weddings, births, and deaths. They are quickly becoming a popular keepsake, gift item or collectible. Some women choose to use the bottles as originally intended, while others keep them as simple heartfelt reminders of their lost one.
Special comfort items
Below, we provide a link where you can buy your own memorial tear bottle to honor your lost loved one.
Our hope is that you find something in our collection of unique and special comfort items below that will speak to your heart or provide comfort and support during your hard days of bereavement:
- My Forever Child- offers a beautiful selection of fine jewelry keepsakes to commemorate the loss of a child of any age.
- Ease Grief CD- This beautiful guided imagery audio CD is designed to help mind and body relax, find comfort, and release grief; accept painful feelings; allow nourishing memories to provide solace; and encourage hope and inspiration for the future. By an experienced grief psychotherapist.
- Tear Bottles- A unique and beautiful way to show love and respect for your lost one.
Beautiful jewelry by artisan
Sue Mosquera, herself a Ease Grief CD
bereaved mother
Special comfort items
Idea! Set aside a special quiet spot in your home for meditation, prayer, or guided imagery exercises. Make it super-comfortable, with your favorite chair and soft wrap. Set about some scented candles or incense if you like that. Have your favorite comfort items close at hand. Provide a small CD player with earphones for your instructional tapes or special music.
Try to spend at least 20 minutes per day in your quiet little escape hatch for quiet reflection, prayer or meditation. Learn how to meditate properly in just a few minutes at this free webpage:
http://www.findlove-keeplove.com/learn-meditate.html
Or try one of these guided imagery tapes:
Special comfort items
No matter which ritual you find is right for you, this much-needed quiet time will go a long way towards decreasing the stresses in your life right now. Treat your wounded soul gently. You are worth it.
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