Shifting from Grief to Love this Holiday Season
Traditional holiday advertisements surround us with images of fireplaces, decorations, special foods and, most importantly, family. For many, this evokes joyful childhood memories and family traditions. However, for those who have lost a dear family member or friend, the holidays can summon grief and lead to feelings of sadness, hopelessness and despair. Santa’s proverbial bag, packed with sadness.
Give Yourself Grace
Experiencing grief is natural. However, it does not need to be a struggle. Grief is a reflection of love. You simply cannot express and experience love the way that you once did. When in grief, consider if those emotions are serving you. If so, curl up under the blanket, grab a cup of tea, allow tears to flow and express the sadness. Do this with love- love for your dear one and love for yourself.
Support in Many Forms
When the emotion of grief is too much and it is no longer serving you, seek outside assistance turning those grief emotions into gratitude and love. Talk therapy is available through local
counselors and grief groups in our community. For those resistant to traditional talk therapy, the
sound and light vibration therapy of the Harmonic Egg® is a great way to shift from overwhelming grief to balance and love.
Sandy Schneider M.A. is an ICF certified life and leadership coach and the owner of Mind and Body Harmonics in Kīhei, which features Hawai‘i’s first Harmonic Egg. Her article on handling holiday grief is featured in the latest issue of Maui Vision Magazine, published for 24 years as a resource for Maui’s conscious living community to enliven body, mind and spirit. Find your free copy at retailers across the island including Mana Foods, Hawaiian Moons, Temple of Peace, Maui Mana, Wailuku Coffee Company, Wailea Healing Center, and here at Mind and Body Harmonics.
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