Songs about grief … Music has a way of touching your soul as nothing else can. There is no thinking involved: just pure emotions. If you are already a musician, take the time to indulge yourself by playing or even creating a song in tribute to your lost loved one. If you have always wanted …
The deeper that sorrow carves into your being the more joy you can contain. Is not the cup that holds your wine the very cup that was burned in the potter’s oven?” ~ Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931) Your grieving heart … This is probably the most important section of our entire website. If you visit no …
Grief and loss books… Okay, so you’re not much of a reader. I suggest that you open your mind and give this a try, anyway. Why? Many grief books contain great wisdom and can speak to you on a personal level in the quiet solitude of your darkest days. Many people have reported that their …
When we lose a loved one, regardless of how we lost them, grief can be overwhelming and we might feel isolated. While face to face counseling is very helpful, it can get too intense for some of us. Grief books can help some, but we sometimes crave human understanding, and that’s when it’s time to …
Losing a loved one is not only hard on your emotional and physical life. It will probably affect your spiritual life. Today we’ll talk a bit about spirituality and grief. Spiritual doubts from one of our readers: “The thing I really struggle with is how everyone says she is in a better place.. I was …
Many times, the grieving gets harder at night. You need to feather your nest and make yourself a comfortable nesting spot in which to do your griefwork. See if one of these bereavement pillows might help. You may be dealing fairly well with your bereavement during the busy times of the day. But you may …
Dealing with sorrow after the loss of a loved one is hard, but not impossible. Find coping strategies that will help you live life again. “You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair”. ~ Old Chinese Proverb I found Sweet …
“We, therefore, commit his body to the ground; Earth to earth, Ashes to ashes, Dust to dust; In sure and certain hope of the Resurrection.” ~the Book of Common Prayer Cremation Advantages What emotions does the word cremation evoke in you? Cremation as a means of disposal of the dead remains a controversial issue. Some …
If you feel that you need help coping with your grief, please go for some professional counseling. But where do you find a good one? Let’s talk a bit about how to find a grief counselor! Don’t give up on using a grief counselor, just because you don’t think it can help. Sometimes, just a …
“Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted” ~Christ on the Mount Bereavement is hard! And so it is important that you make yourself as comfortable as possible as you do your griefwork. You need and deserve the comfort of a soft landing, especially at night, when grief often lurks in the shadows… …
