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Often when we are going through the pain of loss, we associate letting go and moving on with not caring as much, thinking instead that remaining in pain honors that which we have lost. Though it is understandable why we might think this, in reality
Letting Go
Forgiveness is truly healing, for both those that forgive and those that are forgiven. But what happens when we are dealing with loss and forgiveness is not offered or is impossible because those who could forgive have passed away? When I asked for forgiveness it was
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becoming your own best friend, forgiveness, forgiving others, forgiving yourself, letting go, letting go and moving on, moving on, self-compassion, silencing your inner-critic
It would have saved me a lot of uncertainty had I known the positive signs to look out for that I was beginning to move on. If you are unsure if you are making progress in letting go and moving on, please see below for the
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dealing with loss, finding peace, letting go, letting go and moving on, moving on, positive signs you are healing, positive signs you are letting go
In my darkest hour it was unimaginable to me that things could get better. Things seemed irrecoverably broken. I realize now that there is always hope for a fulfilling and meaningful future, no matter how much you might be suffering in the present. Things may
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dealing with loss, finding peace, letting go, letting go and moving on, moving on
It is one of the toughest things imaginable to let go and move on when everything within you wants to hold on. When the situation is beyond our control and we have no choice but to accept our loss, it is incredibly painful. We might
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finding peace, letting go, letting go and moving on, mourning loss, moving on
When we are hurting one of the most natural things is to turn inward and avoid social contact. It is in these moments that we may feel like we are a burden to those around us or that others would simply not understand. When we
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finding peace, letting go, letting go and moving on, moving on, social support, why the support of friends and family is essential when dealing with loss
When I resisted the pain I was experiencing, I accentuated it. When we practice mindfulness and both acknowledge and accept pain, it's power against us diminishes. We are no longer trying to fight against the current and go upstream. This is not the same as resigning
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finding peace, letting go, letting go and moving on, mindfulness, moving on
When we are in the process of mourning a loss and working upon letting go and moving on, it's essential we practice self-care. Many think of self-care as selfish however when we are low we need to look after ourselves before we are able to
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finding peace, letting go, letting go and moving on, moving on, self-care is not selfish, when self-care is needed
This is one of the hardest parts of letting go and moving on because it seems like everything you love will cease to be once you truly let go and move on. I promise you this is not the case. You can still honor your
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finding peace, imagining a bright future, letting go, letting go and moving on, moving on
Whilst it's unhealthy to avoid addressing the pain of holding on to bitter-sweet memories, sometimes distraction from the pain is needed. Please read Monday's series posts for top tips on how to let go and move on in a lasting, sustainable way, but, in the meantime,
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addressing the root cause of pain, distractions from pain, finding peace, letting go, letting go and moving on, moving on- 1
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