Grief never ends, but it changes. In passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith. It is the price of love. – Unknown Author
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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Hope you’ve enjoyed your Easter holiday so far! Today, let’s discuss how to journal to overcome grief. Grief hits everyone differently. Coping with the loss of someone or something you love is one of life’s biggest challenges. Even though you may associate grieving with the death of a loved one, there are other losses that may occur in one’s life that may cause you grief, pain, and heartache, such as:
- Divorce or relationship breakup
- Loss of health
- Losing a job
- Loss of financial stability
- A miscarriage
- Retirement
- Death of a pet
- Loss of a cherished dream
- A loved one’s serious illness
- Loss of a friendship
- Loss of safety after a trauma
Despite the unrest, hatred, loneliness, and fear that is experienced during the grief process, it’s important to find healthy ways to cope with your thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
BENEFITS OF JOURNALING THROUGH GRIEF
Grief can be the garden of compassion. If you keep your heart open through everything, your pain can become your greatest ally in your life’s search for love and wisdom. – Rumi
Journaling is a proven coping tool for exploring grief and other complicated emotions. I don’t know about you, but journaling is my safe place, my time to just write how I feel and scream on paper, and no one will ever know. A journal provides a safe environment for you to express your heart felt thoughts. Every person’s grief journal will be different based on the persons expectations, goals, experiences, and preferences.
There are benefits of journaling through grief, such as:
- Reduce stress and anxiety – Expressive writing can lower stress and anxiety levels during any situation.
- Improve your memory – Regular journal writing can improve your short-term memory.
- Stay organized – Keeping a journal such as a weight loss diary or grief journal lets you maintain an organized record of your progress.
- Strengthen your self-discipline – Journaling helps you to keep a regular writing schedule until it becomes a habit.
- Prioritize problems and fears – Journaling helps you to see your triggers more clearly so you can prioritize and solve your problems and fears.
- Allow yourself to self-reflect – Don’t over think your written entries, just write honestly, and make time for self-reflection.
- Clarify your thoughts and feelings – Jot down your thoughts and feelings with no editing and you will contact your internal being.
- Be creative – Add photos and positive quotes to enhance your written entries.
As you can see, keeping a journal allows you to track patterns, trends, improvement, and growth over time. Make sure to reflect on these thoughts often throughout your journey.
JOURNAL TO OVERCOME GRIEF
No matter how bad your heart is broken, the world doesn’t stop for your grief. – Faraaz Kazi
Today, I’m excited to share my new book called Journal To Overcome Grief: A Personal Journey to Healing that can be purchased via Amazon.com. This beautiful grief journal includes thought provoking journal prompts and quotes that will help you navigate life after loss.
There will be times when you’ll want to cry and other times when you’ll smile as you explore your personal reflections. This is a unique way to honor your loved one and connect with their spirit through writing while creating your own personal keepsake for years to come.
GRIEF AFFIRMATIONS
The irony of grief is that the person that you need to talk to about how you feel is the person who is no longer here. – Unknown Author
Grief affirmations may offer you hope when you feel there is none left. Grief affirmations can help shift your mindset in a positive direction. Take a moment each day to recite the following grief affirmations with confidence. Then, you’ll watch your life change right before your eyes.
- No matter what you say, I know my grief matters.
- I am strong because of what I have been through.
- I heal with curiosity, presence, and hope.
- Grief gives me wings with which I spread love.
- I am always healing, and never alone.
- My life is a celebration of their life.
- Grief is a call for me to wake up and live, and love, even more.
Designate a time in the morning and at night when you can recite affirmations aloud. By saying them aloud, you hear the powerful words, and it can help you internalize them as true. The key to seeing a positive change in life is to say the affirmations with conviction and make it personal.
TIME FOR REFLECTION – JOURNAL PROMPTS
You never really get over the death of someone you love. You simply get through it. – Unknown Author
Journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey, and everyone takes their own path. Ready, set, write!
- How do you define grief?
- Do you plan to start journaling through grief? Why or why not?
- What is grief trying to tell you through this experience?
- What triggers your grief when you’re alone?
- How can you begin to make space for grief instead of avoiding it?
- What are your saddest moments when you feel stuck in isolation?
- What wisdom have you learned from grief?
Believe in yourself today, tomorrow, and forever!
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