Widows Quest » dealing-with-grief http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest Redefine Yourself and Rediscover Life after a Loss Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:41:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Dealing with Grief http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest/dealing-with-grief/ http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest/dealing-with-grief/#comments Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:13:51 +0000 Anna Farmery http://www.widowsquest.com/dealing-with-grief/ Post from: Widows Quest

]]> Dealing with grief is difficult and I am always looking for resources to learn more about how to cope with the feelings of loneliness, depression and, well numbness.

Karen from Thrifty Mommy came across this article at eHOW – How to deal with grief which gives tips that may help us with those feelings. I think these words within the article are what we should all remember

“Grief is a natural and necessary emotion. Grieving helps us to heal over hurts and painful life experiences. Our hearts and souls need to grieve to help us get past the pain, to move on, and to be able to live again.”

If you have any resources to share please leave a comment – the more we share, the more we understand then the more we grow as people and the more we learn to enjoy life.

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]]> http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest/dealing-with-grief/feed/ 4 Dealing with Grief during the Holiday Season http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest/dealing-with-grief-during-the-holiday-season/ http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest/dealing-with-grief-during-the-holiday-season/#comments Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:38:45 +0000 Anna Farmery http://www.widowsquest.com/dealing-with-grief-during-the-holiday-season/ Post from: Widows Quest

]]> Over at Islandpacket there is an interesting article on dealing with grief during the holiday season. Here is a little snippet but they also suggest 3 sources of reading which I thought I would list here for anyone really suffering with grief.  I will post my thoughts later in the week but always remember that this blog is here for you, if you are alone this Christmas or feel isolated, then come to Widows Quest and write about your feelings – sometimes writing helps you to cope with the emotions and also it shows that you are not alone, we are all here for you.

Have some kind of plan “Spend time with friends, family or loved ones, but have an escape. It’s OK to accept invitations, but only accept the ones that don’t feel like an obligation. Drive yourself to holiday parties, so you can leave when you need to leave.”

Don’t isolate yourself “The day doesn’t go away. It’s here and it’s happening. A group setting is conducive to healing.”

Create a new tradition

“If you don’t want to be home for the holidays, go on a trip or do something for yourself that removes you from your regular routine and setting.”

Read Suggested resources for support and helpful advice when dealing with grief during the holidays:

•”Holiday Hope, Remembering Loved Ones During Special Times of the Year,” a book by the Editors of Fairview Press; available at Amazon.com for $10.95.

•Willowgreen.com, a Web site by James Miller, an author, clergyman, grief counselor and workshop leader in Fort Wayne, Ind.

•www.nhpco.org, a Web site for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

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Welcome to the August 5, 2007 edition of positive thinking.

Maria Palma presents A Journey From Negativity to Positivity posted at The Good Life, saying, “Discover the beauty in everything and realize that for every setback, obstacle, or tragedy that happens in our lives, something positive comes from it.”

Anna presents What Motivates You? posted at The Engaging Brand

Kara-Leah Masina presents Pain will always exist – but suffering is optional posted at K-L Masina, saying, “Life will always contain pain – physical pain, emotional pain and mental pain. Acceptance of this pain, and allowing this pain to be what it is in our life does not mean however that we need to suffer. Suffering is different from pain – it is the story we weave in our minds about the pain event. And it’s completely optional.”

James Bishop presents Work and Stress: Having a Life, not an Illness posted at Finding Optimism, saying, “A two-fold answer to tackling stress at work.”

Joanne Tai presents You can?t help others without helping yourself posted at I’m Happy Fish.

Tupelo Kenyon presents Don’t Take it Personally posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, “Why do people criticize? It’s not about you – it’s about them. When you get criticized, here’s what to do with it – don’t take it personally. Praise can be just as harmful (but sneakier) – don’t take it personally.

John Hill presents Dealing with Nerves posted at Attracting People.com.

MabelandHarry presents Positive Thinking posted at MabelandHarry 

Warren Wong presents How To See More Clearly (Part I)posted at Personal Development for INTJs, saying, “Do you want to see more clearly without glasses or LASIK? Here’s what I’ve tried, and what the results are.”

Aaron M. Potts presents The Powerful Problem with Positive Thinking posted at Today is that Day.

Joseph presents how to attain sucess posted at Self Help and Personal Development.

Jane Chin presents A Danger of “Too Much Experience” posted at On Careers and Life.

Alex Blackwell presents Keep an open mind posted at The Next 45 Years.

Craig Harper presents Like a Kid in a Candy Store. posted at Renovate your life with Craig, saying, “How long is it since you got genuinely excited about something?For some of us, it’s years.”

Joey Rosario presents 7 Ways To Think And Remain Poor posted at Own Your Life With Joey Rosario.

Elena presents How to Write a Personal Mission Statement posted at busybeemama.com.

Patricia Singleton presents The Most Influencial Person—#3—Recovery posted at Spiritual Journey of a Lightworker, saying, “This is a story of gratitude for a friend that, even though I only knew her for 3 years before she was murdered, I still feel the effects of her friendship upon my life.”

Raymond David Salas presents How to Discover Your Destiny posted at ZenChill.com Power Tools Blog.

Scott Lee presents Design Your Life, Like a Paint Brush posted at Scott Free Thinking.

Barbra Sundquist presents Freedom from Worry: What I Learned From My Sister’s Illness posted at WelcomeJoy.com.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of positive thinking using our
carnival submission form.

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]]> Due to the popularity of the list of posts on positive thinking that I did on the anniversary of my loss, I have decided that every Sunday I will post any links that I find to positive thinking.

This way we all help each other to start the week on a positive note.

If you write a blog or know someone who does then let them know that the Widows Quest is the place to be on a Sunday  (here is the link to send your post for each Sunday), and tell your friends who are struggling to come to terms with loss, or coping with depression then let them know their weekly top up of positive thinking will start this Sunday!

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