Embracing The 8 Aspects of Grieving In Times Of Crisis

When we are going through a CRISIS, we must treat it as such. 

The best step you can take in difficult times it to recognize that it is a time to connect more with yourself than disconnect or detach.

Ignoring or hiding can be normal at times, but if you can see a pattern of ignoring or bypassing, then I would suggest you reach out to a therapist, counselor, or coach. 

When you can look at your feelings, experiences, and inner wounding with greater distance which is how journaling helps, than you begin the true journey of healing.

The 8 Aspects of Grieving

We all need to be reminded that our emotions—whichever ones you are feeling— are NORMAL. Let’s go through the 8 aspects of grieving:

1) Shock or disbelief

2) Denial

3) Wanting to bargain yourself out of something

4)  Guilt for what happened or did not happen

5)  Anger (for the loss or a change that occurred)  

6) Sadness or Depression

7) Acceptance- recognizing reality for what is and not needing to change it

8) Finding Meaning- Seeing the “loss” as an opportunity for growth and finding new ways to create meaning to honor the experience of tragedy. 

Embracing Grief

Perhaps you see yourself or someone you know, in the middle of one of these stages of grief.

Don’t “sidestep” around what you feel. This is how you will get through this. It is called grief work or doing our “shadow work” and you must go INTO it, in order to move through it.

Each crisis gives us a head-start in finding NEW ways or practices to connect with our innate wisdom on a daily basis.

3 Powerful Books to Read to Better Understand Grieving

1) The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief By Francis Weller

2) Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief By David Kessler

3) Witnessing Ted: The Journey to Potential Through Grief and Loss By Carol Poteat & Ted Wiard

Presence

You give yourself a beautiful gift by giving yourself the PRESENCE (and time) that you need to fill yourself up through these upcoming weeks. Your mental attitude is critical here. 

How are you embracing the 8 aspects of grief? Share with us below!

Journaling studies have shown to help immensely with healing your mental, emotional, and spiritual trauma. I invite you to start today!

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