Ever notice how—when darkness draws near—doubts creep in? Yet, in the light of day, with the sun streaming through the windows, worries and unfounded fears fade away. This has been my experience for years, so…[read more]
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Got grief? Strategies to help manage heartache
May 2, 2017
Grief cancer, disillusionment, good intentions, heartache, hope, innocence, rejuvenation, solution, sorrow, transitions, unanswered prayer, unfulfilled dreams Leave a comment
Grief, like cancer, is not biased. Although grief, or heartache, focuses on the psyche, it can still kill: hope, good intentions, innocence. In “Moving forward through grief,” I talk about the stages of grief that many of us will or have encountered. No one situation looks the same; likewise, no one person assimilates grief the same way. Additionally, I believe this soul-deep sorrow can extend beyond loss into territories of unfulfilled dreams, unanswered prayer, disillusionment, broken relationships, failing health and so on. What we require is not a one-size-fits-all solution, but remedies we can apply to help us transition through it:
- Accept it: understand grief is a normal part of life
- Be patient: cut slack—with yourself and others—when appropriate
- Allow time: rest, rejuvenate and replenish as necessary
- Walk through it: realize it is only temporary; avoid setting up camp
- Admit a need: know when to ask for and/or to accept help
- Say no: don’t apologize, minimize or make excuses
What’s your strategy for coping with grief?
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