"We meet no ordinary people in our lives." - C.S. Lewis What was the most unique thing about your loved one? We don't always stop to think about what makes someone stand out, yet each person brings something special to the table. What is unique about you? Take a moment today and celebrate both of... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Monday, January 16, 2023
"We are products of our past, but we don't have to be prisoners of it." - Rick Warren Your loved one helped make you the person you are today, and you had the same role for your loved one. In time, your memories will bring you joy and not sorrow. This evolution will take time, but it will come if... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, January 15, 2023
"You are, after all, what you think. Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your emotions." - Elizabeth Gilbert Take one moment today to think: "I may be sad, but I am going to be ok. I will slowly start to feel like myself again." Always remember that thoughts are... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, January 14, 2023
"Starting today, I need to forget what's gone, appreciate what still remains, and look forward to what's coming next." - Unknown Having something to look forward to is an important part of healing. Make a plan - be it lunch with a friend, tickets to an upcoming concert or show, or even booking a... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, January 13, 2023
"Change is the friction that makes you grow." - Anonymous You have been grieving for so long now that it has become the new normal. Allow yourself an hour today where you do something you enjoy that takes your head somewhere else. You could read a magazine, watch a movie, or enjoy a favorite... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, January 12, 2023
"Never get tired of doing little things for others, sometimes those little things occupy the biggest parts of their hearts." - Unknown Nothing takes you out of your own thoughts of sadness like the joy that comes from doing something for someone else. Make time today to show kindness to someone in... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." - Plato When you are feeling so sad and overwhelmed, it sometimes appears that everyone else is happy and content. In fact, everyone has his/her own struggles. While it may not be grief, what they are facing can be equally tough to bear.... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
"Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul there is no separation." -Rumi Every once in a while, when you least expect it, you will say something and hear your loved one's voice as your own. Those moments are fleeting but are truly one of... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, January 9, 2023
"I think validation is one of the most beautiful gifts we can give the grieving." - Angie Cartwright When the opportunity arises, write a note or take the time to call someone who has experienced a loss. Be a real listener when they want to talk, and be a shoulder to cry on when they need to weep.... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, January 8, 2023
"Nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what we need to know." - Pema Chodron Take a moment, either in a journal or on a scrap of paper, to write down the most important thing you learned about yourself from the person you lost. You may have learned that you are more patient than you realized,... Sign in to see full entry.