Mourn the loss
“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief…and unspeakable love.”
– Washington Irving
I love that quote. It puts the act of mourning into great words. In my last post I discussed the first step to surviving a change is to acknowledge the change or loss and then write down ALL of those losses associated with the change or loss. I hope you’ve taken time to record and write down ALL of the losses associated with your change or loss. Remember you didn’t just loose a ____ you lost many other things with this change and loss.
So now what, you have this heavy list of ALL of your losses. What’s the next step?
Second step to surviving change and loss is to: Take time to mourn each of those losses you’ve recorded.
I will be sharing additional steps to surviving change and loss in upcoming posts. In the mean time, take time to mourn those losses. I've included some resources for you that may be helpful in navigating mourning and loss below.
Are you or someone you know struggling with change and loss? I partner with those who desire change and are ready to make positive changes. Together we work to move forward to live boldly and fulfilled. I love hearing my clients joy restored and life moving forward again. Check out my website or email me and let’s connect.
Peace, Love, & Blessings,
Teresa Bitner
Bold Fulfilled Business & Life Coach –Change and Loss Specialty
[email protected]
Resources for Mourning and Loss
Coping with Grief and Loss
Mourning and Grieving
– Washington Irving
I love that quote. It puts the act of mourning into great words. In my last post I discussed the first step to surviving a change is to acknowledge the change or loss and then write down ALL of those losses associated with the change or loss. I hope you’ve taken time to record and write down ALL of the losses associated with your change or loss. Remember you didn’t just loose a ____ you lost many other things with this change and loss.
So now what, you have this heavy list of ALL of your losses. What’s the next step?
Second step to surviving change and loss is to: Take time to mourn each of those losses you’ve recorded.
- Mourning is defined as feeling or expressing sorrow or grief; lamenting over.
- There is no correct or wrong way to grieve or mourn. It’s unique to you and your experiences.
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Express the mourning and grieving – it’s a key part of the healing process
- For each loss have a good cry, wail, scream, yell, rage, whatever emotion comes up
- Journal, write, draw, or paint your losses
- Talk to a trusted someone about your losses.
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Celebrate you took the second step and mourned your losses!
- Take some time to acknowledge this hard work.
I will be sharing additional steps to surviving change and loss in upcoming posts. In the mean time, take time to mourn those losses. I've included some resources for you that may be helpful in navigating mourning and loss below.
Are you or someone you know struggling with change and loss? I partner with those who desire change and are ready to make positive changes. Together we work to move forward to live boldly and fulfilled. I love hearing my clients joy restored and life moving forward again. Check out my website or email me and let’s connect.
Peace, Love, & Blessings,
Teresa Bitner
Bold Fulfilled Business & Life Coach –Change and Loss Specialty
[email protected]
Resources for Mourning and Loss
Coping with Grief and Loss
Mourning and Grieving
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