Hi everyone: Today seems a rough day for me. I am having many memories of the people in my past who have died, family members and friends. I woke up with my thoughts on the eulogy I am preparing for my mother's funeral in May. It's been on my mind a lot lately so I'm not surprised to be thinking of others who have passed on. Doing the dishes I kept thinking of all the things a mother does for her children and her mate. Tears rolled down my cheeks. This is not a bad thing - it is a natural response and I think quite healthy to release it. So I kept busy doing things, puttering about but the thoughts have not left me and I am feeling a bit anxious now and that lump in my throat. Probably need a good cry as I am probably still grieving. I thought I'd share what I did next.
First I recognized that I needed/wanted to address this issue, let it flow, let me feel the grief, the sadness, it's o.k., it's all part of life. Secondly, I got a big glass of water, propped myself up in bed with three pillows (ah, comfort! with my faithful pal, my dog with me) and did some breathing ex. for about 5 minutes. Thirdly, after thinking about it for awhile I decided to do something for someone else, that's always a good way for me to keep going. I'm writing a children's story for my grandchildren - have done before, and they love the stories as they are usually a continuation of the life of Mr. and Mrs. Rabbit, Mr. Fox and Mr. and Mrs. Squirrel who live in the tree next door and the shenanigans of their children when they all get together. Well, you get the picture, the kids love it. This always makes me happy and serves as a terrific distraction.
The lump in the throat went away, and though the thoughts of my dear mother are still present, the sadness is softened.
Hope this helps somebody,
Sunny
