tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233768990266271803.post683345465549429218..comments2011-10-23T19:38:15.615-07:00Comments on We Wait in Joyful Hope: Dealing With Grief, part 1Joyful Hopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05987839620123555058noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233768990266271803.post-26154983956761244132010-07-23T11:50:20.415-07:002010-07-23T11:50:20.415-07:00It's obvious how much your mom means to you. I...It's obvious how much your mom means to you. In those tearful moments, you honor her life and your connection. Sitting with your sadness, really being present to it, exploring what it feels like in your mind and in your body is part of the process of healing. <br /><br />Sure, it gets easier over time, but we can help ourselves in the shift from heartbreak to happiness. Suffering comes in the gap of what is and what we want. You want your mom to be there, in that moment, watching Friday Night Lights. Or you want what that TV mother and daughter have. It's not physically possible, so you cry. <br /><br />So here's something you could try: In that moment, acknowledge that. Really notice that she's not there. Get curious. What do you want to know about that moment? See what feelings and questions show up.<br /><br />I'd love to know what you find out.<br /><br />Michelle<br />(ICLW: http://griefinterrupted.com)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com