Coping With Grief's Difficult Emotions
Most of us experience grief as a mixed bag of physical sensations, feelings, & thoughts—usually in the form of a story we tell ourselves over and over. It is easy to get stuck in the cycle, but ruminating is rarely helpful. One skillful response is to give your mind a place to rest that is either neutral or positive, as we do with focusing and relaxation meditations. At some point, however, you will be ready to explore your difficult emotions mindfully, in order to reduce your suffering and gain insight. This guided meditation will help you explore difficult emotions as physical experiences in your body. The point of this exercise is to witness the difficult emotions, without pushing them away or clinging to them. Notice how the emotions feels in this moment, and to whatever extent it is possible, let go of the story and touch into direct physical experience. If you become overwhelmed, turn your focus solely to your breath, open your eyes, or end the meditation. Be kind to yourself.
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