Can I heal from grief?
This is a question people ask me a lot. But even more often I hear people saying “I will never heal” or “I will never get over this”….without realising that the simple act of saying this will ensure they don’t. “I will never get over this” is an incredibly powerful affirmation, and a very strong decision.
So….can you really heal from grief? Check out the video to hear the truth..…plus you’ll learn something about my baking skills (or lack thereof) and fitness (again with the lack.)
I’d love to hear your thoughts if you’d like to share them below.
Kristie
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Great video Kristie – and I agree! I’ve been saying this for years and so I’m delighted to see you getting this message out there based on your own HUGE experience. Very moving to hear you speak of that and also others doing it too. For myself – growing up there were many deaths in my life that weren’t talked about – eventually I became a funeral celebrant and now run Death Cafe events.
Recently I had a great experience with the death of my Dad – before and after – (he died a year ago). I consciously prepared so that I would not be devastated afterwards and it worked. I would love to speak with you some time about your work and how it might intersect with mine – if you’re up for that of course. I am currently in hospital recovering from knee replacement surgery yesterday and doing very well too. I will look more at your website and then contact you again re having a chat.
Warmest regards and deep bow of respect, Chez in Melbourne.
Hi Kristie,
Thanks for this. I really enjoyed watching and thinking about it. I found it powerfully affecting.
I am very grateful to have worked with you which helps me to have confidence in your message that it is possible to heal from grief. What I gained from working with you was a feeling that might be named ‘regretlessness.’ I still miss the person who died, but thinking about them and their death adds to the richness and savour of life rather than hurting my heart.
Jon
Hiya Jon, thanks so much for sharing!
I love this line “thinking about them and their death adds to the richness and savour of life rather than hurting my heart.” That’s what it is all about.
It is possible to get beyond the missing too. My process now is muuuch longer and makes sure that no stone is unturned or thread left loose. 🙂
Kristie
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Hi Chez, thanks for your comment, and absolutely – I would love to chat some time. I am always interested in meeting others who are speaking the same language! Send me an email at kristie@kristiewest.com
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