Thursday, August 13, 2015

Your Inalienable Right to Grieve


As if losing someone you love isn’t bad enough, family and friends can actually contribute to making the grief process even worse.  How?  By asking, “Aren’t you done yet?”  By that they mean, “Aren’t you done crying or talking about your loved one?”  “Aren’t you ready to come out and have some fun?”  The list goes on and on.

What people don’t realize is that grief takes time—your time—not theirs—and they need to understand it.  But they probably won’t.  So, what should you do?  There are a number of choices.  One is to let them know kindly (or otherwise) that it’s none of their business.  However, if someone is really saying it out of true concern, then you may want to consider counseling.  Just remember—learn to take care of yourself during this time and if you need the help of a professional, by all means, get it.

There is another thing that could happen during the grief process.  You may become more spiritually aware.  You may meet new people who truly understand you and try to help during this time.  You might learn that by taking “baby steps,” each day you are moving toward a new perspective and allowing healing to take place.

Loving blessings to you,

Cindy Adkins

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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Your Angel's Trying to Reach You!

     So many people ask me if their loved one who has passed on is trying to reach them.  Perhaps they have gotten a sign or a gnawing feeling that won't go away.  What I always tell someone who asks such a question is, "If you feel like your angel is trying to reach you, chances are that is the case!"  The reasons may vary from just wanting to say "hello" to bringing you comfort on a day that is difficult.

     Signs that we get are each different and can range from a feather softly falling down in front of us to seeing our loved one's name on the credits of a television show (both of which have happened to me.)  When someone has the feeling that their loved one is near, it is my feeling that it's important to pay attention.

     Yes, your special angel could definitely be trying to reach you.  We often think of heaven as a place that is so far away.  I think of it as a parallel dimension in which our loved ones can still communicate with us.  So, if you feel like your angel is giving you a "shout out" from paradise, embrace the moment and say "thank you" to the person in spirit for making him/herself known.

     Loving blessings to you,
     Cindy

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