As widows and widowers I believe forgiveness is a big part of coming through grief

Forgiving yourself. I spent so much time wishing that I had done things differently. That I had prioritised family more than work, not that this was deliberate but I look back wishing that I had enjoyed more time at home rather than feeling tired alot. I realise now that the time has gone, that I did the best that I could, that he worshipped me and loved me for my energy with work.
Forgiving the world for taking him from me. I realise that there is no …read more

Today is my birthday which in some ways I am finding tough, so here are the weekly articles to help us see our life in a positive light

Broderick Allen presents Sowing and Reaping posted at Broderick Allen – Personal Growth and Enjoying Life’s Journey.

GP presents I’m Singin’ in the Barn « Manely Montana posted at Manely Montana, saying, “the blessings of horses”

Michael Miles presents The power of thinking big posted at Law of Attraction – Effortless Abundance.

Aparna presents Secrets of success posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “These are a few rules that most successful people follow. It may …read more

Families all suffer a death at some point, as families are made up of diverse human beings it can be easy for conflict to arise. Grief is emotional, grief stirs different emotions in each person. One thing I have found is that there is no one way that people cope with bereavement – we all react in very different ways.
For instance, when we lost my Dad – my sister was very emotional, crying a lot, unable to cope with my mum’s feelings. My mum was quite numb, quite stoical, even joking through some elements of the death. For me, I …read more

Regular readers will know that I love quotes, I love quotes that help you think, help inspire you to think differently. When you are going through grief, words can really help in coming to terms with life and the heartache that you are feeling. Francis Maitland Balfour once said
“The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity.”
I highlight the first part because …read more