How can we feel ok, after the wave of Grief can knock us sideways... again
Release Date: 02/11/2022
nightingale to the phoenix
Good Grief Relief
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The Prominent 3s In Life and Grief Recovery With Adele Anderson
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3 R’s of Processing grief Robert A Neimeyer Retelling, Rebuilding, Reinventing Retelling: What happened, Who was your loved one, what was lost present and future, what extends beyond Rebuilding: rather than relinquishing, acknowledge the finality as a full body emotional acknowledgement. But also a sustainable way of continuing the bond Reinventing: our lives and ourselves in the context of what we need to change : as a opportunity of both sadness and hope - Imagine bitter sweet: from deeper despair, to carrying emotions more gently: nostalgia and remembrance Change...
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90% Of Our Success Can be Limited By Trauma
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Trauma, often lurking in the depths of our subconscious mind, acts as a formidable barrier to our success and well-being. It erects a screen saver, a shield of sorts, that tells us we are no longer safe to take risks or protect ourselves. Despite the integral role of risk in personal growth, we find ourselves paralyzed by resistance, trapped in a cycle of fear and helplessness. This inner turmoil manifests in various ways. We may fear appearing weak or vulnerable, so we resort to procrastination, self-sabotage, or negative coping mechanisms aimed at numbing the discomfort that...
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Embracing Brokenness: The Journey of Recovery and Resilience
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In the tapestry of life, threads of brokenness often weave through the fabric of our existence. We encounter moments of vulnerability, moments where the weight of despair threatens to shroud us in darkness. Yet, within these fractures, lies an undeniable beauty waiting to be discovered—a beauty that emerges from the depths of our struggles, illuminating the path toward healing and hope. Recovery, in its essence, is a journey of resilience—a testament to the remarkable capacity of the human spirit to mend and grow, even amidst the shattered fragments of our lives. It is a journey...
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Navigating Emotions: Finding Light in Grief and Overwhelm With Adele Anderson
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In this enlightening episode of "Navigating Emotions: Finding Light in Grief and Overwhelm," we delve deep into the intricate landscape of human emotions and the art of coping with life's challenges. Through a comprehensive exploration of grief, overwhelm, and worry, we uncover invaluable insights into the human experience and discover powerful coping mechanisms to navigate through difficult times. Grief, characterized by feelings of profound sadness, loss, and longing, is a universal emotion that touches us all at some point in our lives. From the depths of emotional pain to the numbness of...
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How Can A Aviator Acronym A.N.C. Help You Heal Your Grief And Better Understand how To Help A Loved-one That Is grieving
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How can an acronym guide us on our healing journey? Aviate - Acknowledge the Emptiness:** Just as a pilot must maintain control of the aircraft despite turbulence, in grief recovery, In the early days of grief, the weight of loss can feel suffocating, as if the very air we breathe has abandoned us. It's as though our emotional landscape has been stripped bare, leaving us suspended in an empty void where even drawing a breath feels like an impossible task. Maybe we feel unsteady, as if our feet see now ground below. In acknowledging this profound emptiness, we find ourselves...
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Effective Grief Communication Strategies, Preparedness Over Scaredness, Curiosity Over Questions With Adele Anderson
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The way we communicate with someone who is grieving can significantly impact their experience. Not always asking direct questions but offering support through statements aligns with effective communication strategies in grief support. 1. **Avoiding Direct Questions:** Many people, when faced with grief, find it challenging to express their emotions in response to direct questions like "Are you okay?" While the intention behind such questions is often genuine concern, it can be overwhelming for the grieving person. They may not want to burden others with their pain or may...
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"Beyond Boundaries: Transformative Goal-Setting for a Resilient You"
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Join us in a soul-stirring exploration in our latest episode, where we unlock the transformative power of goal-setting. In this heartfelt journey, we guide you through the intricate paths of overcoming psychological challenges, paving the way for resilience, authenticity, and profound healing. 🔍 Insights into the Psychological Impact: Uncover the profound impact of life's experiences on traditional goal-setting methods. We provide deep insights into the challenges that may arise and offer powerful tools to shift these obstacles, ensuring you maintain the motivation needed to...
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A Grief Relief Retreat Designed To Ease Your Grief While Building Confidence And Inner Strength
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The profound journey of navigating through the loss of a loved one is acknowledged as one of life's most challenging trials. Recognizing the importance of intentional self-care and healing, the speaker shares insights gained from personal bereavement, emphasizing the immense capacity for evolution through adversity if sorrow does not immobilize us. In response to this understanding, a haven is offered on the Sunshine Coast—a private post and beam home nestled in 7 acres of serene beauty. This retreat promises solace and rejuvenation, surrounded by the tranquility of a private mineral lake,...
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Igniting Intrinsic Motivation: Unleashing the Power Within with Adele Anderson
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Embark on a transformative journey with our podcast episode, "Igniting Intrinsic Motivation: Unleashing the Power Within." In this heartfelt exploration, we dive into the profound impact of goal-setting on one's psyche and unveil tools to overcome challenges, ensuring that this year becomes your best. So get your journals ready Discover how life's experiences can create hurdles in traditional goal-setting, affecting motivation. We present powerful tools designed to shift this challenge, helping you carve a path toward your best year yet. Delve into the concept of resonance and learn how...
info_outlineI think I will hurt a little longer. I may need to cry that ocean of tears before I am fully healed.
But I wanted to share a beautiful meditation with you this morning.
Meditation has many values: offering us new perspective on stressful situations
It is a life skill for reducing stress. Allows us to focus on the present and this is where we have control.
The focus when we meditate should be positive, so this alone reduces negative feelings. It is said if we can focus our attention for 17 seconds, we begin to affect our physiology, and if we hold that same thought for 68 seconds, then we begin to build a neural pathway that increases our ability to pursue our focus.
But di you know that meditation helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression triggers? Why is that? Slowing our breath slows the heart and reduces blood pressure. And because we are adjusting our thoughts and training our brain to focus on a single thought of wellbeing.
Meditation increases our ability to focus on a world that is fast paced in mini bites of information, Twitter, TikToc etc. These things train our brain NOT to focus, where the brains natural strength in to learn a subject in depth, to become the sage, the guru…
Harvard Medical says meditation has a positive effect on our brain, we produce learn easier, have greater memory and emotional regulation, because meditation creates more gray matter.
So, who couldn’t use more of all this amazing and natural benefits from children all the way through life? What a great life skill meditation offers us. Concentration, kindling kindness, and increased self esteem. We become more aware of ourselves as individuals.
For our body, mindfulness in meditation raises our pain threshold, and is addiction resistant.
For the creative soul, meditation gives us the opportunity to enter Theda brainwave: We natural pass-through Theda as we drift off to sleep and wake once more, but you may already know that Theda is our download brain wave. Children are in Theda for the first few years of life, and thus we hear those children are geniuses.
Theda is a place of deep creativity, imagination, and accelerated learning.
So, you can tell, I am a fan of meditation and I have concluded that meditation is a type of spiritual first aid. One way I am transforming my feelings of grief is to practice meditation.
I set my timer for 15 minutes and settle into a comfortable position. Palms facing the sky and close my eyes. As I slow my breath and concentrate towards what it feels like to breath from the top of my head to toes externally and then repeat once more internally.
Yesterday’s meditation focus was “I am a Violet flame, and infinite being” And as I held this thought in mind, my experience unfolded.
I first noticed a small light orb several feet in front of my face, and as I help that single thought, it moved in a purposeful yet magical direction towards the area of my third eye. It seems to be drawn by threads of light and I could feel this pulling inward of this energy that I was watching.
The orb settled inside my third eye and looked like an ember being kindled to flame which grew. A beautiful dancing violet flame with wispy feathered light moving upward.
A stream of ethereal light rose out of the flame and wen far beyond where I could see or imagine and as that happened, the “I” in me travelled upward too, cocooned in this soft violet flame.
At some point as I ascended, this wonderful angel like being arrived, I believe this was Willis as he approached me from behind, wrapping his gentle yet powerful and protective wings around me, as he leaned around my head and kissed me on my neck. As we embraced, we ascended together upward and into the light
For those that have been to Nirvana/ heaven or the house of God, you will understand the overwhelming beautiful feeling of unconditional love that permeated all things here. I was then laid on a bed of white feather. (Possibly fallen angel wing feathers) And as I lay there, surrounds by so many loving beings of light, my heart center became like a sun.
But in this case, the rays of sunlight were moving inward and filling in all the brokenness that was there. As my heart healed, I felt utterly calm, knowing that everything was perfect.
Sadly my 15-minute timer snapped me back into today, but the feelings of wellbeing remained and that utter knowing that everything was ok just the way it is, today.
For me meditation has become an integral piece to transforming my grief into deep personal growth.
I have a deep desire to assist others through this life altering process and will be offering complimentary bi-monthly 30-minute zoom meetups. So, watch for the event if you would like to join. Then there will be a monthly 2-hour workshop for those who desire deeper tools for transforming pain into natural powerful healing life skills.
Grief Support workshop info to follow, please connect direct. Also please rate and review my podcast, I would be grateful to help even one person transform their grief and ease their pain. xoxo Adele
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