Coping With Grief

Welcome to this guided meditation on grief and grieving
I'd like to start by saying you're probably here because you're dealing with a loss of some kind

You may have lost a job, a romantic partner, the end of a business venture, or something much more serious
Sometimes, instead of talking about it openly and coping with those feelings, we bottle it up inside
I can't pretend to understand precisely the grief that you are expеriencing
But I can acknowledge that it must bе painful and sorrowful
And I can say to you, this too shall pass
It may take some time, but there is light at the end of the tunnel
Find a comfortable position in a quiet room or outside
Or maybe upright against some pillows so you have some support
Breathe deep, relax and close your eyes
Take a deep breath

And again

Now when you exhale, try letting it flow out of you
Like you are sighing or pushing out any negative feelings
It's okay if the sigh is audible, keep doing this

Fill your lungs with air
Replenish these inner wells that may be holding on to negative thoughts or grief
Keep breathing, in and out
Try softening your shoulder and neck area
Where ever you are holding tightness, that's where we should direct our attention
Soften these areas, let's stay here for a few moments

And now feel the beating of your heart, its rhythm and pace

If your mind starts to race, gently bring it back to the breath

Life is bittersweet because there are beginnings and endings
Life is full of transitions and is this [?] which makes every moment special and unique
Sometimes in order for there to be growth, there has to be renewal
As we move through life, we may lose a job, partner, friends, family members, even our aspirations and goals
This absence is profound
We fill this void deep in our hearts
Yes, saying goodbye or ending something can cause tremendous grief
But with time, the pain of loss can eventually fade
And the fondness of memory can take over

Because before you grieved, you loved
You held fast to whatever was dear to you
To whatever or whomever moved you
To whatever or whomever is now the source of grief
Your love doesn't have to end
It can endure
There may come a time when the memory of what is causing your grief may actually bring a smile to your face
This memory can shine brilliantly in your head and mind

It can be a source of love, light, and even laughter
It may take a while, but a brighter day is on the horizon
Keep breathing
We are here together

I'm wishing you healing and warmth as you continue up the path