Grief Meditation

After the loss of a loved one, once the services are over and the relatives and friends have gone home, we are left to enter a strange new land, where someone who has given meaning to our life is gone. Drawing on her own experience as well as that of others, author Martha Whitmore Hickman presents a year's worth of meditations for people dealing with this profound loss, offering solace and illuminating a way forward. From January 1 to December 31, each day's meditation considers a meaningful quotation or passage on grief or suffering....

Thirty days of meditation for those in grief, based on Learning to Thrive Amid Grief: Understanding, Coping, Forgiving, Connecting and Finding Support During Times of Profound Loss, by Eugenia Rapport. Central to the book is the 12 Steps of Dealing with Grief, an original view of how we deal with grief while learning to thrive.

In Embodied Hope, Kelly Kapic invites us to consider the example of our Lord Jesus. Only because Jesus has taken on our embodied existence, suffered alongside us, died, and been raised again can we find any hope from the depths of our own dark valleys of pain. As we look to Jesus, we are invited to participate not only in his sufferings, but also in the church, which calls us out of isolation and into the encouragement and consolation of the communal life of Christ.

In this collection, expert Headspace mindfulness and meditation teachers guide you through seven 25-minute themed walks to help you process and navigate challenging emotions. Each walk is rooted in mindfulness-based stress reduction and other therapeutic techniques from Headspace’s teachers and mental health clinicians.

Written with wisdom, warmth, and clarity, this inspirational and practical handbook offers tools for overcoming problems and enjoying more fulfilling lives. Judy Tatelbaum contends that while hurt is inevitable in life, suffering is not. We cannot control our circumstances and tragedies, but we can choose how much we suffer over them. The author suggests "We can use powerful experiences like losses, illness, hardship, and disappointment as stepping stones to our own growth."

In Grief Day by Day, Jan Warner draws on her own extensive experience and the experiences of the 2 million followers on her Grief Speaks Out Facebook page to offer hope in its most practical form. This audiobook does not look to offer a solution to grief. Rather, it provides supportive, useful guidance to help you create a life in which peace, and even gratitude, can coexist with your grief. There is no “right way” to grieve, and there is no right way to use this book.

After a loved one dies, each day can be a struggle. But each day, you can also find comfort and understanding in this daily companion. With one brief entry for every day of the calendar year, this little book by beloved grief counselor Dr. Alan Wolfelt offers small, one-day-at-a-time doses of guidance and healing. Each entry includes an inspiring or soothing quote followed by a short discussion of the day's theme. This compassionate gem of a book will accompany you.

Grieving the loss of a loved one, whether it be through death or choice, is a deep and profound pain that shakes you to your very core. It must be approached gently and with conscious care. This healing process does just that. Jane's great respect for the delicacy of this process makes her Healing Grief recording the best of its kind. Her soothing voice leads you gradually into a soft, safe healing space where, at your own pace, your heart will gently come to a place of peace.

A luminous invitation to begin again—wherever you are, however long it’s been. In a world that rushes, clutters, and forgets, The Quiet Rosary offers sacred pause. With the tenderness of a journal and the clarity of a seasoned guide, Lucas David Hernandez walks alongside readers who find themselves drifting in the “desert between Sundays”—that silent ache between obligation and intimacy with God. Rooted in Catholic tradition but written with the warmth of personal testimony and the insight of contemporary psychology, this deeply contemplative work speaks to: those who once prayed ...

Recovering from Emotional Collapse: A Holistic Approach to Healing When you feel like you're coming apart, this book offers a compassionate and comprehensive guide to rebuilding your life. Emotional collapse, characterized by overwhelming stress, fatigue, and a profound sense of being unable to cope, can leave individuals feeling lost and hopeless. However, recovery is possible through a multi-faceted approach that addresses mental, emotional, and physical well-being. In this book, you'll discover: - The science behind stress and its impact on the mind, body, and emotions, helping you ...

Few losses are as painful as the death of someone close. No valley is as vast as grief, no journey as personal and life changing. Compassionate and wise guides Raymond Mitsch and Lynn Brookside shine a light on the road through grief. They can help you endure the anguish and uncertainty; understand the cycles of grief; sort through the emotions of anger, guilt, fear, and depression; and face the god who allowed you to lose the one you love.

Step Into Self-Compassion: Discover a Kinder World Are you your own toughest critic? Would you like to navigate life's challenges with kindness and understanding, starting with yourself? Explore the profound power of self-compassion through immersive guided meditation journeys that provide your daily dose of self-kindness. Embark on transformative journeys over a bridge of forgiveness, visit a crystal healing house, explore a magical castle, relax in a cozy cottage, wander through a beautiful garden, and walk along a tranquil beach as the sun sets. These meditations guide you through self-...

Using Psalm 139, Abbey Wedgeworth walks alongside women suffering the heartbreak of miscarriage. Having experienced the sorrow of miscarriage herself, she acknowledges the isolation commonly felt and the impact that such an experience can have on faith.

Finding your way through grief: A compassionate guide to healing after lossLosing someone or something meaningful to you is a heart-wrenching experience. In those moments, it can feel as though no one truly understands your pain, and in many ways, that's true—grief is a deeply personal journey unique to each individual. Processing your emotions in the aftermath of a loss has no timeline. It can feel as though you're left totally adrift, with no guidance on where to begin the healing process. So, what can you do to move forward? Opening yourself up to the possibility of healing and taking ...

Learn to breathe, feel, and heal with compassion. Grieving is not about forgetting. It’s not about forcing yourself to move on. It’s about learning to carry your love, your loss, and your hope — all at the same time. Guided Meditations for Overcoming Grief offers a steady, compassionate place to rest when the weight of loss feels overwhelming.

This is a powerful self-help guide, which will assist you in living a more mindful life. The contents of this book is intended to provide you with meaningful insight not only into the benefits of living mindfully, but how to develop a mindful mind, a mindful heart and how to have mindful relationships. The book also includes some valuable reference links, to further assist you in your journey to living mindfully.

In the immediate aftermath of a loss, sometimes it is all we can do to keep breathing. With his signature clarity and compassion, Thich Nhat Hanh will guide you through the storm of emotions surrounding the death of a loved one. How to Live When a Loved One Dies offers powerful practices such as mindful breathing that will help you reconcile with death and loss, feel connected to your loved one long after they have gone, and transform your grief into healing and joy.

Loss is never easy, and the grief of miscarriage is a deeply personal journey—one that often feels invisible to the world. Silent Grief, Gentle Strength is a compassionate and healing guide designed to support you through this difficult time with meditations, affirmations, and reflections that offer comfort, resilience, and renewal. Written with heartfelt understanding, Michelle Jones gently leads you through meditations that honor your emotions, provide a safe space for healing, and help you find peace amid the pain.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER For readers of Proof of Heaven, the astonishing story of a woman with an extraordinary psychic gift—and a powerful message from the Other Side that can help us to live more beautifully in the here and now. Laura Lynne Jackson is a wife, a mother, a high school...

Do you find yourself getting angry easily, or feeling like your anger is controlling you? It's time to take control of your emotions and learn how to overcome anger with the 30 Days to Overcome Anger mindfulness workbook. With daily prompts and exercises, this workbook will guide you through a journey of self-discovery and help you identify the root causes of your anger. Through mindfulness techniques such as meditation, breathing exercises, and self-reflection, you'll gain a deeper understanding of your thoughts and emotions, and learn how to respond to situations with calm and clarity. By...