Bringing Balance to our Tragedy

re: Bringing Balance to our Tragedy

Janey Goude — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:15:12 GMT

Stephanie,

Thanks for the kind words! So glad you enjoyed.

David,

Thank you for your suggestion of honoring loved ones as a way to ease the painful journey of processing grief. That is a unique perspective that will speak to many I am sure.

I appreciate you both reading and taking time to repsond!

Warmly,

Janey

re: Bringing Balance to our Tragedy

David — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:52:57 GMT

I have been to 6 funerals in the past 3 weeks during which time as I look down in the casket and muse, "they, that's younger than me!" That can really mess up your day! But for a hint an old man shared with me not so very long ago. Now how we handle grief is very individual, but why make part of it productive. Think of some aspect of the dear departeds personality that you admire, something they did much better that I did and decide to mimic as best I can that aspect. It is a neat way to honor their memory, and will help me be a better human while keeping a positive part of their memory in my life while making the process of me grief partially positive and productive. Having practiced this for several years, I can tell you that it helps me with my process, helps make me a better person, and is a good influence on those around me. When I share it with others, they very often come back later and say, "Thanks for making my load lighter!" It works, it really does!

re: Bringing Balance to our Tragedy

Stephanie R — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:48:07 GMT

WOW! What a great article!! Thanks Janey.