The Holiday Season is upon us, and Christmas is literally only days away. And while this is a fun, happy, spirited time of year for many, for some it can be very depressing, sad, and painful in dealing with death and the loss of loved ones. Some deaths may have occurred during the holiday season (which my family is experiencing now). While others have happened during other times of the year, and maybe even years ago, but they’re faced with spending another holiday season without that special person in their lives. The holidays are times where we gather with family and friends, and just share in laughs, song, and great times, and if those special people aren’t there, those moments aren’t as fun. Some people are consumed with the great memories they shared with loved ones and it can be very overwhelming.

However I am the type of person who chooses not to stay sad and down too long! We all grieve, but there is a way to grieve that it doesn’t destroy who we are or take away our ability to continue on effectively and in a healthy manner, with our lives. I choose to think on those great moments and use that to keep me rejuvenated, joyful, and as a way to always keep that person’s memory alive! I also choose to keep everyone laughing an enjoying themselves. This takes the heaviness out of the air, and even if only for a moment, out of people’s spirits.

I suggest that you:

 

  • Stay Surrounded By Family and Friends that Love You…  
    • Don’t allow yourself to sending to much time alone, because that can become depressing and grief can just consume your time and after while your entire life if you let it. Not to mention, your family and friends are going to put forth the effort to make sure you are alright, and will help ease your pain and tension by any means. They know you, so they know exactly what to do to keep you calm and having a great time!

 

  • Remain Joyful
    • Stay positive! Keep laughing. Continue to smile… You owe it to yourself to be happy and enjoy everything going on around you. If you begin to plant seeds of happiness, you’ll be amazed at how they grow and at the times they begin to show forth their light. Everything around will change for the better! Sometimes it’s a matter of speaking and declaring “I Will Be Happy Today!”. We are in control of our beings, so we have to give mandates to emotions and feelings and let them know what they’re going to do! We are in control and running our lives, not them! “Sadness will not be an option today!”.

 

  • Stay Present In Every Moment
    • Don’t allow yourself to drift away, or for your mind to wander off. Stay engaged with what’s happening around you

 

The title of this post, was definitely a play on words, lol. I simply love Charlie Brown, and one the catch lines throughout is “Good Grief”. What I find so interesting about the pieces of work is that there Is always a great message, something to learn from, and something to inspire you. Many times, Charlie Brown is often melancholy and down in spirits, and it often takes someone, like Snoopy for example, to cheer him up, offer good encouragement, and just show him the reality of the situation. We often need those kind of people in our very own lives, or we have to be that for ourselves. We have to always fins away to “bounce back” and recover! Especially concerning something as serious as grief.

Grief has the ability to make you to change into a completely different person, make you unrecognizable, make you lose your mind, and in some cases, even take your life. Yes, it’s that serious! It really has an effect on your physical body, and will eventually takes its toll. That’s why I always encourage people to grieve, but to do so in a healthy way. And don’t succumb to your grief, but allow your grief to honor your loved one, as you cherish their memories and legacy. It’s “Good Grief” because I allow it to challenge me in bettering myself, accomplishing goals to honor them, and remembering who I am, because of who I come from!

So I grieve by smiling, laughing, joking, and keep all of the great lessons and memories of my loved ones alive! I know this isn’t for everyone but “Good Grief”, will help you get through this tumultuous journey and process, a lot smoother!

Love You!

Grieve Easy!!!

Praying For You All During This Time!!!!