Why you’re never alone, especially when you’re in mourning

The death of a loved one suddenly throws us into a state of mind where we often feel completely alone, even though we are often surrounded by supportive friends and family. This paradox is a direct result of our cultural conditioning to expect certainty in life and the rejection of the invisible as nothing more than wishful thinking.

In reality, the unseen is infinitely more important to inner peace, happiness, and coping with loss than any physical object or amount of money. Love, hope, peace and a variety of beliefs, for example, are extremely powerful invisible forces that are the true pillars of life and give meaning to existence.

You are surrounded by the unseen in many other ways, one of which is the power of something greater than self, operating consistently and mysteriously in the universe. It is essential to contemplate this ancient concept when mourning the death of a loved one. Consider the following to strengthen your resolve to cope with your great loss and realize that you are not alone on your journey. This knowledge has been used by others for centuries, although marginalized by today’s media.

1. God or your Higher Power is always with you. Having worked with many grieving people over the years, it has become clear that his belief in God or a higher power that was in control and with them gave them the strength to persist. Believe that this great Source has a perfect plan of action that is good, doable, and full of meaning, and He also knows the difficult trials you face.

2. Millions of mourners have reported signs or contacts of deceased loved ones. These are not people who were in a disorganized state of mind or candidates for professional advice. Their Extraordinary Experiences often came when they least expected and when they were not thinking about the deceased. Read some of these stories (Google search for Extraordinary Experiences) and you will be convinced that your loved one knows what they are up against.

3. There are people out there who are praying for you. Sometimes you may know that others are praying for you, but rarely do we think that there are people we don’t know who are praying for others (like you) who are in need. Prayer connects the prayer, the person being prayed for, and the Source. You are not alone but you are part of this triangle.

4. Notice and be alert to the so-called coincidences that come into your life, especially when you are grieving. Perhaps it has already happened to you: support has reached you from the least expected people, you have asked for help from a spiritual source and have received an answer on what to do, or you have an unusual experience in which you feel especially depressed, and it lifts you upwards. up and out.

If the unexpected hasn’t happened to you, trust it. It will happen.

5. Consider the source of wisdom that wells up from within at just the right time. When you get that flash of insight about what to do about your grievance or what choice to make in your healing, think about where it should come from. Science will say that it is intuition. The mystics will say that it is the inner voice of love. But know that it comes from a loving source that is always with you.

6. Go outside and observe the intricacies and beauty of nature that indicate how intricately connected everything is in our universe. There are hidden rhythms in life that can be experienced by constantly placing yourself in natural surroundings and carefully observing the beauty and genius that surrounds you. Focus on the feeling of vitality and liveliness that surrounds you and decide where it comes from.

7. Invite a special person, saint or mystic to accompany you and help you on your journey. Some people invoke their Guardian Angels for guidance and suggestions. Spiritual traditions and many religions teach that these spiritual beings love you all the time and are waiting to help you, whether you are feeling depressed, abandoned, alone, or in need of emotional support.

Don’t let conventional assumptions and an emphasis on physical reality minimize your belief in the true power of the universe. Your strong belief in non-physical reality will help you know that we are all connected, heart to heart. You are not alone, and you will always have unexpected help, if you are only open to it. There are many paths to God or his Higher Power. One of them is through the experience that millions have related when they were in mourning: gifts from the unknown. wait for them

Combine the above with building a supportive network of friends and family and you have a combination that will help you through your great loss.