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Grief Healing Newsletter
Apr 20, 2023 Reporting from Niles, MI
Apr 20, 2023
Apr 20, 2023
Spring, a time to reflect!
SpectrumHealth Lakeland
Spring, a time to reflect!
SpectrumHealth Lakeland
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Spring has fragile beginnings; a tiny shoot of green that emerges from the cold earth, a hint of pastel against the brownish grass, a bud that awakens with the morning sun. Each day brings sounds that were not there before. The breeze carries warmth that invites us to venture outside ourselves. Hope emerges for the beginning of a new season; change is in the air. There begins to be a growing radiance.
The natural unfolding of each season mingles with our grief process, gently reminding us that the cycle of life continues. The songs of the birds invite us to join them in celebration of new life. Optimism for a better day may awaken us one morning. We may make a decision to value what we still have, not only what is gone. We will know when we have made that decision. Something buds; something opens. The harshness of winter is softened with new life and new growth.
The springtime of grief arrives with no dramatic entrance, no flashing lights. The stillness of beauty unfolds and captures our attention. It is happening around us, but it is also happening in us. — From Bereavement Magazine March/April 2002.
Spring can be a time of reflection. It’s a time to look ahead to what is most important in our lives as we reflect on where we have been. When we experience the death of someone we love, our lives are changed forever. We are no longer the same person; we have been through so much. You may find you now have a different perspective about life and the things that are most important to you. Take a moment to pause and reflect on your grief journey.
Here are a few questions to consider:
- What does my grief look like today, right now, in this moment?
- When I think back over the past week or month, how would I describe my grief?
- Who is supporting me?
- What am I finding comfort in?
- How has my perspective changed?
- What have I learned about myself?
Grief can be overwhelming and unpredictable. It takes courage to allow ourselves to experience and sit with our grief. It’s okay to feel all the things you are feeling. As you reflect on your grief journey, you may be able to recognize the progress you have made thus far. Grief is a challenging process; finding hope and experiencing healing is possible.
If you are grieving a death and think a support group might be for you, please contact us at 269.983.2707. We’re always here and available to listen. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for online support and inspiration, and you can always find us at lorysplace.org. Don't forget to subscribe to receive content monthly.
Wishing you moments of peace, comfort, and joy,
The Lory’s Place Team
Spring, a time to reflect!
by
Lory's Place
|
Apr 20, 2023
Spring has fragile beginnings; a tiny shoot of green that emerges from the cold earth, a hint of pastel against the brownish grass, a bud that awakens with the morning sun. Each day brings sounds that were not there before. The breeze carries warmth that invites us to venture outside ourselves. Hope emerges for the beginning of a new season; change is in the air. There begins to be a growing radiance.
The natural unfolding of each season mingles with our grief process, gently reminding us that the cycle of life continues. The songs of the birds invite us to join them in celebration of new life. Optimism for a better day may awaken us one morning. We may make a decision to value what we still have, not only what is gone. We will know when we have made that decision. Something buds; something opens. The harshness of winter is softened with new life and new growth.
The springtime of grief arrives with no dramatic entrance, no flashing lights. The stillness of beauty unfolds and captures our attention. It is happening around us, but it is also happening in us. — From Bereavement Magazine March/April 2002.
Spring can be a time of reflection. It’s a time to look ahead to what is most important in our lives as we reflect on where we have been. When we experience the death of someone we love, our lives are changed forever. We are no longer the same person; we have been through so much. You may find you now have a different perspective about life and the things that are most important to you. Take a moment to pause and reflect on your grief journey.
Here are a few questions to consider:
- What does my grief look like today, right now, in this moment?
- When I think back over the past week or month, how would I describe my grief?
- Who is supporting me?
- What am I finding comfort in?
- How has my perspective changed?
- What have I learned about myself?
Grief can be overwhelming and unpredictable. It takes courage to allow ourselves to experience and sit with our grief. It’s okay to feel all the things you are feeling. As you reflect on your grief journey, you may be able to recognize the progress you have made thus far. Grief is a challenging process; finding hope and experiencing healing is possible.
If you are grieving a death and think a support group might be for you, please contact us at 269.983.2707. We’re always here and available to listen. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for online support and inspiration, and you can always find us at lorysplace.org. Don't forget to subscribe to receive content monthly.
Wishing you moments of peace, comfort, and joy,
The Lory’s Place Team