As the night trickles from sunshine to a darkened sky, grief knocks on my door again. It pecks at my soul and washes away yesterday's warmth. I question its pounding return. What makes you nestle in my heart, wave upon wave? --- Once again I quietly fall asleep holding my computer in my lap. Two hours later I wake perplexed by this constant reoccurrence.
Morning light awakens me. Spotted visions of a continual dream series rattles me. I turn to my laptop with the hope that writing will calm the feelings of loss. Thanks to Chris Margocs' May Spiritual Journey invitation, I turn my thoughts to the topic of transitions and celebrations. A new prayer finds its way into my bereaving heart. "Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." Nehemiah 8:10
The ending of my husband's life one year ago is troubling but Chris' inspirational quote from Seneca along with faith and hope brightens my future journey. "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end."
Advice from my bereavement counselor:
"Time doesn't erase the past, but it provides the space to think about the person you're grieving, heal from the loss, and find meaning in life".
Reminder from my last bereavement session:
"Significant events such as grief anniversaries can feel daunting and can lead to feeling painful emotions more intensely than usual."
Inspirational Quote from Washington Irving:
There is sacredness in tears. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.
So, I end my Spiritual Journey post with new thoughts after the first anniversary of my Richard's passing. I hope to start a new beginning by bringing calmness into my days, shifting my focus from what was to what is, and trusting God to lead the way.
Thank you, Chris Magocs, host,
and my Fellow Journey Takers
News of the Week: I happily checked my Spring Seeds Grace April Padlet and found five poet friends, Verreno Diane Anderson, Ramona Behnke, Jill Dailey, Patricia J. Franz, Mary Lee Hahn, Bob Hamera, Denise Krebs, Joyce Ray, who added their creative image poems. There is still time to add your original artistic expression related to the theme, if you are interested and have time.
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