Grief: Naming The Loss

Some losses are easy to recognize. Others quietly become part of life before we ever stop to name them. In this gentle, body-based meditation, you'll be invited to slow down, notice what may have gone unnamed, and simply acknowledge it with kindness. There is nothing to fix or solve. Just space to notice, acknowledge, and be with whatever is here, one breath at a time.

Transcript

And with your eyes closed. Settle into this moment, Breathing in and out your nose. Slow and steady breaths in and out. Allow the edges of your eyes to soften. Your jaw to be slightly open. And on your next exhale, Let your shoulders soften and drop. Signaling to the body to soften. To let go. And if your thoughts come and go and you start thinking about this or that. Just come back to your breath. Silently repeating right on the in-breath. And here on the outbreath. Staying right here. Notice if you need to shift or move. Getting even more comfortable right where you are. The breath is slow and steady. In and out. Now softly turn your attention to your heart. Where mind, Body and soul come together. And from here. Gently bringing your awareness to your body. Wondering if there's a loss that has never really been named. Not because you are avoiding it. But because life asked you to keep moving. If something gently comes to mind. There is nothing you need to do with it. Simply noticing it. And maybe even quietly naming it to yourself. No need to decide what comes next. Simply allowing this loss to be recognized. Maybe this is the first time this loss has been acknowledged for what it is. Maybe that is enough for today. Noticing what shifts, If anything, As this loss is gently acknowledged. And then simply staying here. Noticing with what is present in your body. Nothing to solve. Nothing to change. Simply being with what is here. Noticing the movement of your breath. The support beneath your body. Allowing yourself and this loss to simply be here together. You So now coming back to the sound of my voice. Gently turn your attention toward your heart. Acknowledging whatever was present for you today. And if it feels right. Offering a quiet moment of appreciation. For the ways your body showed up for you today. And now with this next breath. Noticing the support beneath you. Allowing your breath to gently bring you back into the here and now. Feeling your full body supported as you return to this present moment. Slowly begin to wiggle your toes. Wiggle your fingers. Opening and closing your hands. Bringing awareness back into the body and your surroundings. And when you're ready. Slowly open your eyes. Orienting back into the space around you. Here. And now.