The Handling of Grief
We all experience Grief in our own way. There is no right or wrong way but finding your own way of being at peace with it really can make all the difference.
Last week I received a message from a lovely woman who told me she’s going through a difficult time right now with grief and loss. She asked if I could recommend a crystal she could carry on her that might help.
My heart ached for her, and we prepared a little bag of crystals for her to carry when she felt the need. When she called in to pick them up we had a hug, and I tried to find words that I hoped would give her some comfort.
I have experienced quite a bit of loss and grief in my 63 years, and while I know so much more today as a result of the huge personal and spiritual growth I’ve experienced since opening Inspire Me, when it’s our kids it can feel very raw for a long time.
I awoke Sunday morning with this lovely woman and her grief in the forefront of my mind, which I took as a sign that there was more I could do to help. Neale Donald Walsch and something he said at a conference I attended several years ago popped into my mind. It goes something like this…
‘Be prepared to deliver the message that someone needs to hear.’
There are a lot of amazing things I hear or read that I don’t remember clearly, but this one has stayed with me, and pops into my mind as a nudge. To be honest I don’t always do anything with it because sometimes my ego gets in the way, and I start worrying about how it might be received (sigh, that's a whole nother story).
Abraham-Hicks is pretty much my first port of call when I’m looking for inspiration, as is Wayne Dyer, and as usual they delivered the goods. I’m attaching the You Tube clip I sent her here, for anyone who might find it helpful, and for those who feel it might help someone they care about.
I also want to mention something I learned from Abraham several years ago that I practice when I feel the stirrings of grief for those who’ve passed over...
I remind myself that when they returned to non-physical, they didn’t die, and that they’re still around me, focussing their loving energy on me. Of course, it’s not the same as actually having them in front of me and being able to hug them, but it does help.
When something we once did together comes into my mind or something similar pops up in my social media feed, instead of making it a sad moment, I allow it to be the beautiful memory it is and take the opportunity to speak with them, just like they’re here. Do I hear them talk back?
Not exactly, but when my energy is vibrating at the same level as theirs (in spirit), I feel them, and know they’re here experiencing that memory with me. And in that beautiful state of alignment with them I see and hear the signs they’re sending me, whether it’s a song we both loved or words coming out of another’s mouth (the Messenger).
This is of course my experience, and my intention in sharing it here, is that it will help another find the kind of peace I’ve found with the loss of loved ones.
Namaste
Michelle
PS: I suggest that you don’t read the words on the screen of the video clip as there are quite a few typos, which can be a bit confusing. Just listen to the words and allow yourself to be soothed by them. Last thing at night before you go to sleep might be a good time…
