Grief never ends… But it changes.
It’s a passage, not a place to stay.
Grief is not a sign of weakness nor a lack of faith
It is the price of love.
- Author Unknown
People aren’t meant to travel Life alone. Whether there is something to acknowledge and celebrate or acknowledge to mourn; traveling with others can help us find genuine support and add deeper meaning to our lives.
We easily join with others to celebrate milestones, accomplishments, victories, new beginnings. . . For most of us, the emotions inherent in this kind of acknowledgment are welcomed and embraced.
Not so with recognizing grief; the experience born out of death, loss, and change.
Our culture demonstrates an oppressive attitude toward grief. One that survives on personal fears, emotional triggers, and ignorance. Many believe grief is some kind of hardship. Something to be endured or to be cured, as soon as possible.
In her book, It’s OK That You’re NOT OK, Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t Understand, Megan Devine offers us a different perspective.
“Grief is not a problem to be solved; it’s an experience to be carried.”
Our emotions are at the heart of all our experience. To be present, to live Life fully, we must feel safe to express and accept our emotions. That element of safety and honoring affects every aspect of our well-being.
I’ve dedicated most of my adult Life to exploring transformation, learning how to navigate change, and supporting others as they seek and celebrate the gifts of Life.
Love is the constant and the greatest of these.
Recently I became certified as a Grief and End of Life Coach. This particular journey began years ago when I received my first email from Dr. Don Eisenhauer at Coaching at End of Life.
Initially, I was attracted and intrigued by this work, yet said to myself -not now, not yet.
Then Life happened. As it does. My priorities and interests changed.
My own journey with loss, grief and the death of cherished loved ones (both human & furry) shifted my understanding and my hearts calling.
I’ve learned as a Grief and End of Life Coach, my primary purpose is to provide a safe compassionate place for the grieving to share openly.
A supportive and safe place where expressing feelings, thoughts, fears, and yearnings is allowed and encouraged - no matter where that journey might take us.
A safe place. A judgement and opinion free zone. Dedicated to acknowledging whatever your grief looks like with a partner committed to riding the roller coaster with you!
A safe place to let go of trying to fit your grief experience into the comfort and acceptance of the outside world.
You deserve to honor and navigate your own journey of grief without having to do it alone!
PONDER THIS:
What is it you carry heavy on your heart today?
Consider gifting yourself with a complimentary grief coaching session.