Holidays of Sadness by Brigitte Synesael

“This is a difficult time of year for me. But it does give me an opportunity to become closer to my family and friends.”

Some people heal best by helping others. Try volunteering at an organization who help people with a greater need than yours. i.e. A soup kitchen, a homeless shelter, orphanages, etc. Often the best therapy is helping others. Aside from the obvious benefits of keeping your mind occupied and seeing that there are others in worse situations than yourself, charity work gives you a tremendous feeling of fulfillment. It can give you a renewed sense of purpose, so important during times of sadness.

Above all else, give yourself permission to enjoy yourself, to laugh, and to find peace. Each of these things are part of healing. Your life will never be the same, but it will go on, and it can still be good. I want you to close your eyes for just a moment. Bring into the room with you the clearest image of the person that you have lost. Now say “I love you and I miss you. You will always be in my heart. I need to know... is it okay for me to be happy again?”

Now, imagine the answer that you receive. If you remember your loved one in their true light, I’m confident the answer will be YES.

Find peace over the holidays, and be good to you.

Sources that may be helpful:

http://www.nfda.org/resources/grief/1998/blues.html

http://dying.about.com/library/weekly/aa120899c.htm

http://cincinnati.com/holiday99/handling_grief.html

http://dying.about.com/library/weekly/aa122299c.htm

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Woods/4671/holidays.html

http://www.kirstimd.com/blues.htm

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BIO:

Brigitte Synesael is recognized as an authority on Alternative Medicine Information.
A published author, her latest release "You've Got Nothing To Lose But POUNDS!" was inspired by outrage at society taking advantage of a frustrated, overweight population. This well researched ebook gives more than 10 reasons that could be responsible for your weight problem besides overeating. This book is available at http://www.diets-dont-work.com

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