Healing and Moving Forward with Grief
Embracing Hope: Healing and Moving Forward with Grief
The Journey of Healing
Healing from grief is not a linear process. It’s a journey filled with ups and downs, twists and turns, uncertainties, vulnerability; new uncomfortable feelings and emotions. Also, what I’m calling “grief paralysis.”
Grief, a universal human experience that can shake us to our core. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or a major life change, grief can leave us feeling lost and overwhelmed. However, within the depths of our pain lies the potential for profound healing, personal growth, and a life like we’ve never known. I’ve personally experienced a lot of grief in my life and have hit lows as they say, “rock bottom” more than once. I’m embracing hope and in turn have a new understanding and a new approach for healing and moving foward through and with grief.
The first step is acknowledging your pain and allowing yourself to feel it fully. Suppressing emotions only prolongs the healing process. Instead, embrace your feelings as they come, knowing that each tear shed is a step towards healing. Shifting my perception of how I experience grief while forging ahead through the depths of darkness, confusion, and uncertainties has given me new meaning, new understanding, new life, new compassion, new focus and greater purpose. Grief can be sacred. Grief doesn’t have to define your life in a negative way which loss could naturally do if we allowed for it.
Reset and Prioritize SELF
To move forward, it’s crucial to reset your mind (mindset) and prioritize YOU:
Practice self-compassion: Be gentle with yourself as you navigate this difficult time. I highly recommend taking a tender loving approach with self care.
Seek support: Surround yourself with understanding friends, family, or a support group that aligns with the right energy for you – for your healthy healing. Nourishing relationships over those that could bring you down.
Find meaning: Look for ways to honor your loss and create something positive from your experience.
Nurturing Your Body
Physical well-being plays a vital role in emotional healing:
Prioritize sleep: Give your body the rest it needs to recover and process emotions.
Nourish yourself: Eat nourishing meals rich in nutrients to support your body and mind. Take a look at my free guide: High Health Nutrition Guide for meal ideas!
Move your body: Get moving! Find a form of exercise that you love or would love to love! Moving your body can help reduce stress, improve mood, and help you rest when the day is done.
Rediscovering Joy
As you heal, it’s important to reconnect with activities that bring you joy:
Reconnect with passions: Revisit hobbies or interests that once brought you happiness. Or, find a new passion, connect with something you’ve always wanted to do!
Embrace laughter: Allow yourself moments of levity and humor. It’s okay to laugh and smile 🙂 It’s okay to feel and allow happiness – to invite joy back in your body and soul!
Set new goals: Create a vision for your future that excites and motivates you. I highly recommend journaling! Need a little guide to get started? Grab a copy of my Journal to Joy Guide.
Transforming Grief into Growth
While grief can be devastating, it also holds the potential for profound personal transformation. Many people find that their experiences of loss lead them to reevaluate their priorities, deepen their relationships, and discover new sources of meaning in life. Align your life with your highest personal values.
Consider channeling your grief into positive action. This could mean volunteering for a cause close to your heart, starting a support group for others experiencing similar losses, or pursuing something new that aligns with your evolving values.
Listen to your soul
Follow your heart
Take a courageous step
Embracing a New Chapter
Remember, moving forward doesn’t mean forgetting. It means carrying your experiences with you as you step into a new chapter of life. Let go of what feels right and cherish what you want to hold in your heart. Each day is an opportunity to honor the past while embracing the present and future.
As you continue on your journey of healing, be patient with yourself. Healing takes time, and there’s no set timeline for grief. In fact, I don’t believe there’s an actual end to grief; we decide how and what grief is individually as we move forward in life. Trust in your resilience and know that with each passing day, you’re growing stronger and more capable of embracing life’s joys once again.
The story isn’t over; it’s taking a new direction. Embrace it with courage, hope, and an open heart.
Remember, now is the time to live our best lives! Have the best day today!
With love & healthy blessings always,
Michelle
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