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A respite is welcome, even and maybe more so in grief.

My article is a few posts down this thread ...

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Originally Posted By: Connie - ADD/Sandwiches
Susan, I appreciate the image in your grief meditation of taking a few moments of respite from the grieving process. It makes sense to me.


Connie, I merged your post into this topic... thank you for commenting, I know meditation helps me regain a few moments of peace ...

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Here in The Netherlands we are grieving that 189 Dutch citizens were killed in the plane shot down by a missile attack yesterday. Please send prayers our way, and to all the families of people of other countries that lost loved ones.

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This is very helpful, Susan. Thank you.


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Debbie, you are very welcome. smile

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My article:

Meditation Can Help Bear Grief

In the throes of grief we can hardly be comforted. But if we sit in meditation and begin even, regular breathing, we can take a respite from physical, mental, and emotional trauma for a few minutes.

Meditation when grieving

Sit in a quiet place where you will not be disturbed. Keep your spine erect. If sitting on a cushion bend your legs in. If sitting on a straight-back chair plant the soles of your feet firmly on the floor for balance. Either way, fold your hands in your lap, or place them palms up or palms down on your thighs.

Close your eyes. Begin even, regular breathing, such as one count to inhale and one count to exhale. Continue this pattern throughout your meditation.

Breath is a connection that regulates the interaction of body, mind and emotions. When feeling upset or unrest, begin even breathing as just described to bring harmony back into your life.

For this meditation, pay attention to each aspect of the breath. Listen to your inhalation, listen to your exhalation. This keeps your mind busy for the time being, and gives you a break from feeling emotional in your grief.

After a period of time, continue the even breathing, but think with appreciation for something you do have in your life, such as a person or pet. Feeling appreciation is a comfort in periods of stress and grief.

To finish your meditation take a deep inhalation and exhalation. Open your eyes and stretch out.

Now do something you enjoy. Be good to yourself. Use this meditation often during heavy grief to provide an oasis of comfort for a bit of time.

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Here's another meditation for grief relief ...

Instant Meditation for Grief Relief

Meditation can reduce stress by putting the body-mind into a state of equilibrium.

When all our systems are in balance it is easier to work out solutions to problems causing stress.

Instant meditation, that is rhythmic breathing on the spot, is a silent way to get stressful feelings under control.

Here's how: inhale one count; exhale one count, and continue this pattern for a minute.

Your body comes under your mental control by calming down, just as your mind regains equilibrium.

We feel better when we are feeling mentally and physically in control of ourselves.

This instant breathing practice can be done unobtrusively, even in an office or classroom. No one need know what you are doing. But the result benefits others, too, because we become a more centered person to be around, and others may eventually ask us what our secret is in keeping or regaining our cool.

Demonstration of the benefits is, after all, an effective teacher.

When you are by yourself, and have time for a sitting meditation, institute even, regular breathing into your routine. Breathe in counts one, two; breathe out counts one, two, and continue this rhythmic pattern throughout your meditation.

By focusing on your breathing you are taking your attention away from any problems you may be dwelling on. This interjection of rhythmic breathing breaks the pattern of stress you may have built up in your mind and feel in your body.

Regular sitting meditation is a cushion to sink into that builds up with repetitive practice, a barrier against the buffeting winds of difficult and upsetting situations in living. And, it is good to know that you have this rescue formula to fall back on when stressed.

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