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Thursday September 2,2010

The waves of grief

Grief is a lot like the waves of an ocean. In fact, grief comes in waves. You can have a good day and then hear your loved one's favorite song and drop right back into the depths of sorrow. People frequently view the return of a "low" as a setback, but in fact having the good days is an indication that healing is beginning. You will experience these waves for a long time. You will have peaks of feeling good and then fall into valleys of despair. One of our members recently celebrated five good days in a row. As you begin healing, the fall into despair will not be so low and the good days will last longer. Eventually, you will find your life on a steadier course. Focus on the analogy of the waves of the ocean, and you will have an easier time going with the flow of your grief journey.

Affirmation: I will ride the waves of life knowing that with each dip to sorrow there will be a rise into peace following.