GIFTS OF GRIEF

Ideas, principles and projects to help navigate the road of grief. 

Loss is a time of great introspection and transformation. This transformation entails agreeing to undergo a change in many aspects of the griever's life.  Therefore, it takes a great deal of fortitude and strength.  Some days the griever is able to do this, sometimes she/he is not. The best help a friend can do is realize that things will never be as they were, but that does not mean that the future is not hopeful and happy.  Those who mourn with those that mourn walk beside them through this transformative process as the griever enters a new life.  This transformation comes at a time when the griever often feels diminished, alone, uncomfortable, disadvantaged.  Those who mourn with are called to encourage, comfort, be with, help as the the griever begins down this new path that he/she did not choose and did not want.  But remember the path is not a horrible path simply because you did not want or choose it, this path is filled with moments of happiness, joy and God-moments -- if you are open to see and receive them.