It's the holidays....time to be festive and jolly?
For those in the grief world, this is not the time for joy and festivities. Grief can come in many forms due to many differing circumstances. Whatever is the cause of your grief, please be gentle with yourself and with those you love. In this article about grief and the holidays it states one of the most common questions that is posed from grievers during this time of year, "how should we handle tradition"? "When you engage in ritual solely because it’s the way things have always been and to no one’s benefit, it begins to unravel and turn into something meaningless and obligatory". However, holiday traditions and rituals is often what binds you and your loved ones together. With this in mind, make space this holiday to keep traditions that comfort you, but be willing to accept the desire to offer something different than in the past. Ms. Haley shares the following tips: Small rituals are just as important as larger, and they may be easier to continue. Traditions do not have to be perfect, and you do not have to prove to yourself/others that you are ok, despite the difficulties. Do not compare past holidays and acknowledge a lot has changed and your holiday won't be the same. Recreate and Redefine meaning in every day life, and find with traditions bring comfort. Change is ok, and it doesn't have to be permanent, and if you want to reinstate traditions in the future, thats ok too. This is an opportunity to find lasting ways to remember and to integrate your loved one into your holiday.
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