Pacing ourselves while grieving…

Grief is a more like a marathon than a sprint. The process is arduous, painful, and exhausting.

Those of us who are grieving know this all too well.

When we lose someone special, our worlds are altered forever. We bump into more loss and change almost every day.

Today’s brief post, taken from Heartbroken: Healing from the Loss of a Spouse, deals with the importance of pacing ourselves on this exhausting grief journey. No matter what your loss, I think you’ll be able to relate.

Grief is ongoing.

“I’m glad that’s done,” Rebecca sighed as she climbed into the car. “The service was wonderful. It honored Rick in every way.”

Rebecca sighed again before continuing. “The funeral is over, but the loss isn’t. The grief is just beginning.”

Rebecca was right. The loss is permanent. Rick cannot be replaced. He occupied a unique space on the planet and in Rebecca’s heart.

The memorial service may be over, but your grief isn’t. Not by a long shot. And everything counts: memorial services, anniversaries, and birthdays; candles lit, letters written, and balloons released; memories shared, photos posted, and stories composed. These add up, and help heal your heart over time.

This isn’t a sprint, but a marathon. Pace yourself. Take your heart seriously. Breathe.

“Grief is a marathon. I’ll remember you, and pace myself well.”

Grief has its own timetable.

It’s different for each person.

Grief will not be rushed.

Adapted from Heartbroken: Healing from the Loss of a Spouse. Watch the brief book video here.

Question: Have you found the above to be true in your grief process? How are you pacing yourself at present?

Additional Resources:

Looking Ahead: Some Grief Resolutions for 2021 – garyroe.com

When Grief Makes Us Sick – garyroe.com

Principle #4 for Navigating Uncertainty: Pursue Personal Wellness – Gary Roe YouTube

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