"Pause and remember ... If you empty yourself of
yesterday's sorrows, you will have much more
room for today's joys."
Jenni Young
There is no escaping sorrow and each of us experiences it in our own way. It must not be hurried nor hidden, but we must not let it become debilitating. In the moment, feel the sorrow and release tears until they no longer flow. Then push forward and notice the joy of the day.
To remain encased in sorrow does not help healing. It keeps us stationary, experiencing our sorrow repeatedly. This does not serve us. We just dig deeper into the darkness of grieving. Our heaviness spreads until there is no longer room for the light ... not even one crack.
There is no escaping loss, grieving, and withdrawal, but if we have a healthy plan and abide by it, our mental health is more apt to return to normal. Get out of bed ... get dressed ... eat something ... go outside. Choose to reach out and share favorite memories with those who best support us. If we can become balanced and conscious in the moment, we may even feel the presence of that which we have lost.
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