A Gentle Introduction To Grief - Deep Healing Meditation

In this meditation meet your grief with gentleness, kindness and love.

Relax as my words guide you in gently processing your loss. You are stronger and wiser than you may realise. You can do this my friend.

Listen as often you need and always remember you are not alone. XX

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Transcript

Hello and welcome. My name is Autumn and please accept my sincere compassion for the loss you are experiencing. I understand grief can reach parts of us that no other experience can touch. It reaches so deeply into us that we feel as if we're coming apart at the seams and it affects our physical body and almost always our energy levels. Grief deeply destabilizes us in a way that no other experience does which in time causes truly life-changing shifts within us. So let's together take a few moments to consider grief. Is it only deep pain or does it perhaps have a greater purpose for us? You may know that grief has five known stages. They include denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and finally the gentleness of acceptance. And yes these phases are well documented but my friend grief rarely follows a straight line. The experience can and does vary hugely for each of us and it is deeper and wider than perhaps we have realized. As the process of grief happens many of us find a need to withdraw into ourselves for a time. We become more introvert while others of us will need to just keep working and keep ourselves busy. Whatever our need in any given day or moment it is absolutely our individual need and choice. Whether we withdraw more or work more our grief has a plan for us. As painful as it is we are like the caterpillar and grief is weaving its chrysalis around us and no matter what comes up for us as long as we allow the process we will emerge as a wiser far more resilient and deeply compassionate butterfly. So grief becomes a process of unexpected personal growth that opens us up to a richer life and greater wisdom. Grief is so painful but it is also beautiful, Natural and profound. It turns out grief is very wise and very clever. This may feel a lot today and that's okay because all you need to do in this moment is allow yourself to be exactly where and how you are. And so with that in mind let's now find a comfortable position as we begin our meditation. You can sit up or lie down whichever is most comfortable for you. Take the time you need for this making sure you turn off all notifications on your device. We are here for you my friend. As you settle down let me share some words of guidance. When we begin I'm going to ask you to take three deep breaths and then breathe in a regular way. Just follow my guidance allowing this meditation to do the work for you. All you need to do is breathe just that. And so when you're ready let's begin. Notice the rise and fall of your breath. Breathing in and breathing out. Feeling your body start to relax. Letting go of any tension you may find as you settle into your body. And just allow the gentle flow of air to support you. Now take a deep breath in and exhale fully. Taking another deep breath in and exhale fully. One more time a deep breath in and exhale completely. Now breathe in a natural way to the rhythm of your body. And as you breathe notice your eyes relaxing. Feeling heavier and calmer and restful. Breathing in and breathing out in your time. Notice your jaw is relaxing. Letting go of any tension you may find there. Feeling calm and your shoulders too are relaxing. And notice now a comfortable blanket of warm light gently carefully wrapping around you. Feeling held just breathing in the kindness and the pure love it brings. And with each breath letting go of any lingering tension you may find. And gently and kindly allowing feelings to roll through you. Drifting out on the air as you breathe. And as you breathe in your regular way now listen to the following words as they support you. I acknowledge my grief and I let myself be exactly as I am. I am surrounded by infinite love. I am supported even in my deepest sorrow. I am kind as I grieve and give myself the best care I can. I matter as does my loss. I am resilient and I have the strength to navigate through my grief with courage. I take any pressure off myself and just let myself grieve as I am. With each breath I take I allow myself to be present and to feel. We all grieve differently and I am allowed to grieve in my own way and in my own time. And as you breathe in remember to keep breathing in and breathing out. In this moment I need not avoid, Pretend or resist. I can be me as I am as I experience this loss. I may feel sorrow, Anger or numb and all are okay because all are a part of my grief. Feeling the loss is part of my healing and growing. I can do this. In this moment I choose not to resist my feelings and just allow the natural flow. I release the feelings I hold, Letting them flow because I understand now grief is very wise. I can release the weight of my pain and sorrow with each breath I take. It does not mean I do not care. It means I honor how I care. As I feel memories flow into my mind, I remember the memories of what I've lost. My memories are always there when I need them. I am connected to the energy of love and compassion. It surrounds and supports me even when I feel angry and hurt. I release any guilt or self-blame I feel in this loss. I did the best I could when I could. I forgive myself for all the regrets I have, For unfinished business I may carry. I let it go with each breath I take. I rest when I need to. I speak when I need to. And I'm quiet when I need to be. I move my body in ways that feel right for me. I breathe. I allow. I trust this deep wave of grief will pass through me. Sometimes I may not understand the ebb and flow of my feelings, But I'm able to hold myself gently with kindness and compassion. And breathe, Feeling the gentle blanket of light holding and supporting you. I do not shame myself for my grief. I allow myself to find moments of peace amidst the pain of my grief. When I think of other things, I understand I still care deeply for my loss. The love still lives in me whether I am conscious of it each moment or not. I allow myself to retreat when I need to. Grief is a deep and natural experience that needs space and time. I am blessed that I can feel and allow and be me in this moment. I miss that which I have lost because I am capable of feeling loss. I have my heart and I care. I can feel and keep breathing because I am held by the greater presence of love. Grief is big and changeable and deep and I simply let it be. No matter what feelings and thoughts come up, It is a part of a deeper process and I remember that I am loved. I may be angry or frightened or hiding or really busy. There is no wrong. I understand I am lovable in all my grief. I am cared for by a greater love than I can even imagine. Loss hurts because I felt love and love lives in me and through me. I am deeply grateful for any and all love in my life. And just breathe. Breathing in and breathing out in your own time. I may feel angry and want to close down my heart. This just means I need time. I understand time is my friend. Time is kind and gentle for me. I allow the gifts and kindness of time to guide me and I am surrounded by time's care. I continue to breathe and let myself feel whatever I need to. Letting myself be myself as I am today is a gift and I give this gift to me now. I am beginning to notice changes in me, A deepening inside and it's important to my journey. I release resistance to change, Remembering that I can grow as I embrace the unknown. I notice how tastes and smells and sounds seem different now. How beautiful nature is. How kind people can be. Even in the moments of my deepest grief, I am a beacon of hope and healing, Radiating power into the world. I trust myself to keep breathing and feeling, Learning and growing. Even on hard days, I can allow this. I can do this. I embrace the lessons of my grief on my path, Growing my wisdom and expanding my compassion, Learning things I didn't even know were here for me. I see, Feel and heal on my journey of grief. I feel gratitude more and more each day. I may not feel it when I wake up each day, But I find it comes to me as my day unfolds. Day by day, In my own time, I am moving forwards now into a brighter future. I am here. I am present. My gift to myself is I remember the goodness, The love, The kindness. I can carry these with me now as I look forwards at a beautiful horizon, My horizon, Glowing light and inviting me forwards. I take a step forwards. It feels good and I allow this good feeling. I still love my loss, Yet I can feel grateful and good too. I honour my loss by carrying it with me into my own unfolding life with love and gratitude. It lives with me, Teaching me and guiding me on my journey. I feel blessed to be a part of life, To be growing and learning and living fully. Now, Just breathing in and breathing out in your own time. Feel the rise and fall of your breath, Allowing the air to support you. And as we gently bring our meditation to a close, Take a moment to thank yourself. For your courage and for being here for this time of healing. For you are cherished, You are supported and you are deserving of love and compassion, My friend. Grief is not a straight path, But a series of changing ebbs and flows. It is okay to feel whatever emotions arise for you. Be patient with yourself as you navigate the ups and the downs. And always remember that healing takes time and time is your friend. Now, Let us close by taking a deep breath in and as you exhale gently bring your awareness back to the space around you. Notice the surface you are lying or sitting on. You may gently drift to sleep now or if awakening, Feel your fingers and toes and opening your eyes in your own time. Always remember you are welcome back here anytime. Blessings on your journey. Well done.