Growing Through Grief
Thursday August 7th was Australia ¢â‚¬â„¢s Day of Mourning for Flight MH17 victims.
Thousands gathered nationwide at services to celebrate victims ¢â‚¬â„¢ lives; and to respond to the evil behind their loss with support for those whose grief continues.
Life moves on, but closure may be hindered by any lingering or irregular grief signs like anger, confusion, depression, guilt, withdrawal, numbness or denial, insomnia or distraction. These signs may
strike with or without any warning ¢â‚¬â€¢and without following any set order.
Grief reminds us how temporary life can be. However if we lock onto loss we may easily become morbid; or limit our responses to creative opportunities that are still within our reach.
Here are a few growth suggestions; shaped by years of working with grieving people:
· Keep mentioning deceased people ¢â‚¬â„¢s names ¢â‚¬â€¢or their foibles ¢â‚¬â€¢if they suddenly arise in conversation.
· Tattoos are popular but ¢â‚¬â€¢unlike the shock ¢â‚¬â€¢they are permanent. So consider how they may press for repeats in future grief.
· Your body and soul need time; so relax your expectations get more rest and accept help when people offer.
· If problems seem overwhelming, be honest enough to seek help.
· Talk, laugh and cry together with your family and friends; and guard the privacy of what you share with each other.
· Learn to express your feelings. Take time to talk, write, sing, exercise, and give yourself some space to cry.
· Take time to consider God ¢â‚¬â„¢s availability and understanding, for he has suffered the agony of grief and death, and he is still here for you.
Noel Mitaxa
On behalf of a church near you,
Inviting you to explore God ¢â‚¬â„¢s love
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