December 8, 2024 • 9 mins
50 Journal Prompts for Grief
What if you could transform your grief into something profoundly insightful and healing? This episode guides you through a powerful journey using 50 journal prompts crafted by Lestallion, designed to help you confront and process your grief. We explore how these prompts are more than just writing exercises—they are your compass in navigating the complex landscape of loss. From acknowledging the enduring ripple effects of grief on your life to honoring the legacy of those you’ve lost, we focus on understanding rather than merely enduring your emotions.
We dive into the tough emotions, dissecting feelings like anger, guilt, and confusion, and how they manifest physically. With prompts that encourage describing the sensations of sadness or finding authentic ways to communicate your grief, we emphasize the crucial mind-body connection in mourning. These prompts serve as tools to help you discover your personal grief language, fostering more genuine communication with others. Join us as we share how these techniques can support your healing process, providing you with a pathway to connect with your memories and those around you in a meaningful way.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome in everybody.
Today we're going to be takinga deep dive into something
pretty powerful, I think.
Speaker 2 (00:05):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:06):
Tools for dealing with grief.
Speaker 2 (00:07):
Mm-hmm.
Speaker 1 (00:09):
We're looking at 50 journal prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:11):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:11):
And they all come from a blog post called 50
Journal Prompts for Grief Right.
Pretty straightforward titlethere.
Speaker 2 (00:16):
Makes sense.
Speaker 1 (00:17):
It's from a company called Lestallion.
Speaker 2 (00:20):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
And before you think oh, it's just a sales pitch for
journals.
Speaker 2 (00:23):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:24):
I got to say some of these prompts are really good.
Speaker 2 (00:26):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 1 (00:27):
Like they've really hit hard in a good way.
Speaker 2 (00:30):
That's interesting how they kind of position them.
It's not just like oh you know,just write down how you're
feeling.
It's like they're sayingactively, use this to engage
with your grief.
Speaker 1 (00:39):
Exactly.
It's like they're handing you aflashlight to go explore, you
know, this dark, confusinglandscape of grief.
Speaker 2 (00:45):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:46):
And just having that light, that focus, can make a
huge difference.
Speaker 2 (00:49):
That's a good analogy .
Speaker 1 (00:51):
Like one prompt asks what small things do you miss
the most?
And it seems simple, but itbrings back so many specific
memories and emotions.
Speaker 2 (01:00):
Yeah, it's about tapping into the details, you
know the everyday moments thatmaybe you didn't think much of
at the time, right, but theyactually hold a lot of meaning,
and that's where you find thosepoignant reminders of what
you've lost.
Speaker 1 (01:13):
Okay, so let's dive into the first category of
prompts.
Here it's called reflecting onyour loss.
Speaker 2 (01:18):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (01:19):
And it's not about dwelling on sadness Right, it's
about actively remembering andprocessing what happened.
Speaker 2 (01:25):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:25):
One prompt asks how has your life changed since your
loss, and I think that's reallygood, because it makes you
think about all those rippleeffects of grief.
Speaker 2 (01:36):
Yeah, and how it touches every single part of
your life.
It's acknowledging that griefisn't just this like internal
thing.
Speaker 1 (01:43):
Right.
Speaker 2 (01:43):
It reshapes your world.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
Right.
Speaker 2 (01:45):
Your relationships, your routines, how you see
yourself Everything changes.
Speaker 1 (01:49):
There's another one that asks how would the person
you lost want to be remembered?
Oh, wow.
And that one really struck mebecause it shifts the focus.
You're not just thinking aboutyour own grief, you're thinking
about their legacy, how theywould want their story to
continue.
It's such a powerful way toconnect with them and find some
guidance about their legacy,yeah, how they would want their
story to continue.
Speaker 2 (02:05):
It's such a powerful way to connect with them.
Speaker 1 (02:07):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:07):
And find some guidance in their memory.
It's not just about your pain.
It's about how you can honortheir life and keep their memory
alive.
Speaker 1 (02:16):
And that leads us to the next section.
It's called ProcessingDifficult Emotions.
Speaker 2 (02:20):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (02:21):
And this is where things get real.
These prompts help youacknowledge all those messy,
overwhelming feelings that comewith grief.
Speaker 2 (02:28):
Right, because it's not just sadness.
Speaker 1 (02:30):
Right, exactly, it's anger, guilt, confusion.
Speaker 2 (02:33):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:34):
Even numbness sometimes.
Speaker 2 (02:35):
Wow.
Speaker 1 (02:36):
One prompt asks you to describe the physical
sensations of sadness.
Speaker 2 (02:40):
That's interesting and that's fascinating to me.
Speaker 1 (02:42):
Yeah, because it's saying grief isn't just
emotional.
That's interesting and that'sfascinating to me.
Yeah, because it's saying griefisn't just emotional, it's
physical too.
Speaker 2 (02:45):
This whole mind-body connection is really important
with grief Right.
If you pay attention to thephysical sensations, you learn a
lot about how it's affectingyou.
Speaker 1 (02:54):
Like tightness in your chest or heaviness in your
limbs.
It changes in your appetite.
Speaker 2 (02:59):
All of that.
Speaker 1 (03:00):
And there's one that asks how do you express your
grief to others?
Speaker 2 (03:04):
Ooh, that's a good one, this is so important.
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:07):
Because communicating when you're grieving can be so
hard.
Speaker 2 (03:10):
It really can be.
Speaker 1 (03:11):
Everyone grieves differently and sometimes
finding the words is justimpossible.
Speaker 2 (03:16):
Right, and there's no right or wrong way to
communicate it.
Speaker 1 (03:18):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:19):
Some people need to talk it out, some people express
themselves creatively, somepeople just need time and space,
right?
So this prompt is all aboutfinding what feels most
authentic and supportive for you.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
It's like finding your own grief language and then
teaching it to the peoplearound you.
I like that, so they canunderstand and support you
better.
Speaker 2 (03:38):
Yeah, because even if you can't articulate everything
perfectly, just trying toexpress it can be really
cathartic.
It really is, you know,sometimes it's enough to just
acknowledge you're struggling tofind the right words.
Speaker 1 (03:52):
Absolutely.
Speaker 2 (03:52):
It can be a way of communicating in itself.
Speaker 1 (03:55):
So we're going to move on to the next section.
Here it's called findinghealing in memory.
Speaker 2 (03:59):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (03:59):
And this isn't about getting stuck in the past.
Right, it's about findingstrength and comfort in memories
.
Okay, and this isn't aboutgetting stuck in the past.
Right, it's about findingstrength and comfort in memories
.
Yeah, one of the prompts thatreally resonated with me asks
you to describe a place or anobject that has special meaning
related to your loss, and Ithink it's amazing how certain
things can just hold so manymemories and emotions.
Speaker 2 (04:21):
It's like a sensory experience with grief.
Yeah, like a scent or aphotograph or a piece of
clothing.
Speaker 1 (04:27):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:27):
It can really transport you back to that time
you shared with them.
Speaker 1 (04:30):
It's like you're holding a piece of the past,
yeah, a reminder that, eventhough they're gone, their
presence is still around us.
Speaker 2 (04:40):
That's a good way to put it.
Speaker 1 (04:41):
Another prompt asks about advice you received from
the person you lost.
Speaker 2 (04:45):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (04:45):
And I bet that would be so comforting.
Speaker 2 (04:47):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:48):
Especially if you're trying to make a tough decision
or you just feel lost withoutthem.
Speaker 2 (04:52):
It's like tapping into their wisdom, letting their
voice continue to guide youeven when they're not physically
there.
Speaker 1 (04:58):
That's like you're carrying a part of them with you
.
Their spirit lives on in thoselessons they taught you.
Speaker 2 (05:02):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (05:03):
Okay, so now we're getting to a section that's all
about looking ahead.
Speaker 2 (05:06):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (05:07):
It's called exploring hope and renewal.
Interesting I know it soundsstrange to talk about hope when
you're grieving.
Speaker 2 (05:14):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:14):
But these prompts are about finding those little
glimmers of light in thedarkness.
Speaker 2 (05:20):
It's about recognizing that, even when
you're in so much pain, there'sstill hope.
Speaker 1 (05:26):
It might be small at first, but it's there.
Speaker 2 (05:29):
It's a reminder that healing is possible.
Speaker 1 (05:31):
Right.
Speaker 2 (05:32):
And that joy can come back into your life.
Speaker 1 (05:34):
And there's a prompt that asks what self-care
practices bring you comfort.
Speaker 2 (05:39):
Oh, that's important.
This is huge yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:41):
Because grief can be so draining physically and
emotionally.
Speaker 2 (05:45):
It really takes a toll on you.
Speaker 1 (05:46):
So self-care isn't selfish, it's essential.
I agree it's about taking careof yourself and giving yourself
some passion.
Yeah, whatever helps youreplenish your energy Exactly,
whether it's a long bath orlistening to music or just being
out in nature.
It's like putting on your ownoxygen mask first.
Speaker 2 (06:03):
Right.
You can't help anyone else ifyou're not taking care of
yourself.
Speaker 1 (06:06):
Exactly.
And that brings us to the finalsection Embracing the journey
of healing.
Speaker 2 (06:13):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (06:14):
These prompts focus on that long-term process of
grieving.
Speaker 2 (06:17):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:18):
And the importance of being kind to yourself along
the way.
Speaker 2 (06:20):
It's understanding that healing isn't a straight
line Right and the importance ofbeing kind to yourself along
the way.
It's understanding that healingisn't a straight line Right.
There are going to be good daysand bad days.
It's about being patient withyourself and honoring your own
pace.
Speaker 1 (06:31):
One prompt asks how your grief has transformed over
time.
Interesting and that's such apowerful question because it
makes you reflect on how faryou've come and it helps you see
those little shifts that havehappened because, even though
the pain might never go awaycompletely right, it can change
yeah, might become less sharpexactly.
(06:51):
It's not as all-consuming as itwas before it's like a wound
that's healing yeah it leaves ascar, but it doesn't hurt as
much anymore and that scarbecomes part of your story.
Speaker 2 (07:01):
It shows your strength and your ability to
heal.
Speaker 1 (07:03):
The one prompt that really stood out to me in this
section asks about forgiveness.
Speaker 2 (07:08):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (07:08):
What does forgiveness mean to you in the context of
your grief?
Speaker 2 (07:13):
That's a tough one.
Speaker 1 (07:14):
It is.
It's a really loaded concept.
Speaker 2 (07:16):
Especially when you're dealing with loss.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
Right.
Speaker 2 (07:18):
And I think it's important to approach it with a
lot of compassion for yourself.
Speaker 1 (07:22):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:22):
It's not about condoning anything or minimizing
your pain.
Exactly it's about letting goof the anger and resentment, the
guilt that you might be holdingon to.
Speaker 1 (07:32):
It's about choosing peace instead of holding on to
that pain.
Speaker 2 (07:35):
And you know, sometimes forgiveness is more
about you than the other person.
Speaker 1 (07:38):
Exactly.
It's about freeing yourself andit's about choosing to move
forward.
Speaker 2 (07:44):
you know with less of a burden, even if you don't
know what's ahead, right.
And in that spirit of movingforward, we come to the last
prompt in this collection.
Speaker 1 (07:52):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:52):
It asks you to think about the future with your loss
in mind.
I know it can be daunting tothink about.
Speaker 1 (07:58):
Yeah, it feels, almost impossible sometimes.
Speaker 2 (08:00):
But I think it's worth trying to imagine what
that future could look like.
Speaker 1 (08:04):
It's not about pretending the loss didn't
happen, right.
Speaker 2 (08:07):
Of course not.
It's not about pretending theloss didn't happen, right?
Of course not.
It's about acknowledging howdeeply it affected you Right,
but you can still dream and hopeand create a future that honors
what you lost.
Speaker 1 (08:17):
It's about carrying their memory with you in a way
that feels right for you Exactly.
Maybe it's keeping up atradition they loved or
supporting a cause they werepassionate about.
Speaker 2 (08:27):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
Or even just sharing stories about them with other
people.
Speaker 2 (08:30):
It's about keeping their spirit alive in the world,
letting their legacy inspireyou and shape who you become.
Speaker 1 (08:37):
And sometimes that future you know might look
totally different from what youthought it would.
Speaker 2 (08:41):
That's true.
Loss has a way of changing yourperspective, your priorities,
what's important to you.
Speaker 1 (08:46):
Like a detour on a road trip.
Speaker 2 (08:48):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:49):
You might find something amazing you never
would have seen if you stayed onthe main road.
Speaker 2 (08:53):
And sometimes those detours lead to the best
destinations.
Speaker 1 (08:56):
Exactly so.
As we wrap up our deep diveinto these 50 journal prompts
for grief, I just want to saythese are tools, you know,
invitations to really exploreyour grief.
Speaker 2 (09:08):
Use them in a way that feels right for you.
Speaker 1 (09:10):
Be messy, be vulnerable.
Speaker 2 (09:12):
Yeah, be honest with yourself on the page.
Speaker 1 (09:14):
And remember there's no right or wrong way to grieve.
Speaker 2 (09:18):
Everyone's journey is unique.
Speaker 1 (09:20):
Take your time.
Speaker 2 (09:21):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:21):
Ask for help if you need it Exactly.
Honor your own pace.
Speaker 2 (09:24):
And if any of these prompts really resonate with you
.
Speaker 1 (09:27):
Yeah.
Share your own pace and if anyof these prompts really resonate
with you share your thoughts,your reflections, even your
struggles, Because your voicematters Absolutely and by
sharing your story you mighthelp someone else feel less
alone in their own grief.
Speaker 2 (09:38):
That's what it's all about.
Speaker 1 (09:40):
Thanks for joining us on this deep dive, everyone.
Speaker 2 (09:42):
It's been a pleasure.
Welcome in everybody.
Today we're going to be takinga deep dive into something
pretty powerful, I think.
Speaker 2 (00:05):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:06):
Tools for dealing with grief.
Speaker 2 (00:07):
Mm-hmm.
Speaker 1 (00:09):
We're looking at 50 journal prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:11):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:11):
And they all come from a blog post called 50
Journal Prompts for Grief Right.
Pretty straightforward titlethere.
Speaker 2 (00:16):
Makes sense.
Speaker 1 (00:17):
It's from a company called Lestallion.
Speaker 2 (00:20):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
And before you think oh, it's just a sales pitch for
journals.
Speaker 2 (00:23):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:24):
I got to say some of these prompts are really good.
Speaker 2 (00:26):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 1 (00:27):
Like they've really hit hard in a good way.
Speaker 2 (00:30):
That's interesting how they kind of position them.
It's not just like oh you know,just write down how you're
feeling.
It's like they're sayingactively, use this to engage
with your grief.
Speaker 1 (00:39):
Exactly.
It's like they're handing you aflashlight to go explore, you
know, this dark, confusinglandscape of grief.
Speaker 2 (00:45):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:46):
And just having that light, that focus, can make a
huge difference.
Speaker 2 (00:49):
That's a good analogy .
Speaker 1 (00:51):
Like one prompt asks what small things do you miss
the most?
And it seems simple, but itbrings back so many specific
memories and emotions.
Speaker 2 (01:00):
Yeah, it's about tapping into the details, you
know the everyday moments thatmaybe you didn't think much of
at the time, right, but theyactually hold a lot of meaning,
and that's where you find thosepoignant reminders of what
you've lost.
Speaker 1 (01:13):
Okay, so let's dive into the first category of
prompts.
Here it's called reflecting onyour loss.
Speaker 2 (01:18):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (01:19):
And it's not about dwelling on sadness Right, it's
about actively remembering andprocessing what happened.
Speaker 2 (01:25):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:25):
One prompt asks how has your life changed since your
loss, and I think that's reallygood, because it makes you
think about all those rippleeffects of grief.
Speaker 2 (01:36):
Yeah, and how it touches every single part of
your life.
It's acknowledging that griefisn't just this like internal
thing.
Speaker 1 (01:43):
Right.
Speaker 2 (01:43):
It reshapes your world.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
Right.
Speaker 2 (01:45):
Your relationships, your routines, how you see
yourself Everything changes.
Speaker 1 (01:49):
There's another one that asks how would the person
you lost want to be remembered?
Oh, wow.
And that one really struck mebecause it shifts the focus.
You're not just thinking aboutyour own grief, you're thinking
about their legacy, how theywould want their story to
continue.
It's such a powerful way toconnect with them and find some
guidance about their legacy,yeah, how they would want their
story to continue.
Speaker 2 (02:05):
It's such a powerful way to connect with them.
Speaker 1 (02:07):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:07):
And find some guidance in their memory.
It's not just about your pain.
It's about how you can honortheir life and keep their memory
alive.
Speaker 1 (02:16):
And that leads us to the next section.
It's called ProcessingDifficult Emotions.
Speaker 2 (02:20):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (02:21):
And this is where things get real.
These prompts help youacknowledge all those messy,
overwhelming feelings that comewith grief.
Speaker 2 (02:28):
Right, because it's not just sadness.
Speaker 1 (02:30):
Right, exactly, it's anger, guilt, confusion.
Speaker 2 (02:33):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:34):
Even numbness sometimes.
Speaker 2 (02:35):
Wow.
Speaker 1 (02:36):
One prompt asks you to describe the physical
sensations of sadness.
Speaker 2 (02:40):
That's interesting and that's fascinating to me.
Speaker 1 (02:42):
Yeah, because it's saying grief isn't just
emotional.
That's interesting and that'sfascinating to me.
Yeah, because it's saying griefisn't just emotional, it's
physical too.
Speaker 2 (02:45):
This whole mind-body connection is really important
with grief Right.
If you pay attention to thephysical sensations, you learn a
lot about how it's affectingyou.
Speaker 1 (02:54):
Like tightness in your chest or heaviness in your
limbs.
It changes in your appetite.
Speaker 2 (02:59):
All of that.
Speaker 1 (03:00):
And there's one that asks how do you express your
grief to others?
Speaker 2 (03:04):
Ooh, that's a good one, this is so important.
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:07):
Because communicating when you're grieving can be so
hard.
Speaker 2 (03:10):
It really can be.
Speaker 1 (03:11):
Everyone grieves differently and sometimes
finding the words is justimpossible.
Speaker 2 (03:16):
Right, and there's no right or wrong way to
communicate it.
Speaker 1 (03:18):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:19):
Some people need to talk it out, some people express
themselves creatively, somepeople just need time and space,
right?
So this prompt is all aboutfinding what feels most
authentic and supportive for you.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
It's like finding your own grief language and then
teaching it to the peoplearound you.
I like that, so they canunderstand and support you
better.
Speaker 2 (03:38):
Yeah, because even if you can't articulate everything
perfectly, just trying toexpress it can be really
cathartic.
It really is, you know,sometimes it's enough to just
acknowledge you're struggling tofind the right words.
Speaker 1 (03:52):
Absolutely.
Speaker 2 (03:52):
It can be a way of communicating in itself.
Speaker 1 (03:55):
So we're going to move on to the next section.
Here it's called findinghealing in memory.
Speaker 2 (03:59):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (03:59):
And this isn't about getting stuck in the past.
Right, it's about findingstrength and comfort in memories
.
Okay, and this isn't aboutgetting stuck in the past.
Right, it's about findingstrength and comfort in memories
.
Yeah, one of the prompts thatreally resonated with me asks
you to describe a place or anobject that has special meaning
related to your loss, and Ithink it's amazing how certain
things can just hold so manymemories and emotions.
Speaker 2 (04:21):
It's like a sensory experience with grief.
Yeah, like a scent or aphotograph or a piece of
clothing.
Speaker 1 (04:27):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:27):
It can really transport you back to that time
you shared with them.
Speaker 1 (04:30):
It's like you're holding a piece of the past,
yeah, a reminder that, eventhough they're gone, their
presence is still around us.
Speaker 2 (04:40):
That's a good way to put it.
Speaker 1 (04:41):
Another prompt asks about advice you received from
the person you lost.
Speaker 2 (04:45):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (04:45):
And I bet that would be so comforting.
Speaker 2 (04:47):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:48):
Especially if you're trying to make a tough decision
or you just feel lost withoutthem.
Speaker 2 (04:52):
It's like tapping into their wisdom, letting their
voice continue to guide youeven when they're not physically
there.
Speaker 1 (04:58):
That's like you're carrying a part of them with you
.
Their spirit lives on in thoselessons they taught you.
Speaker 2 (05:02):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (05:03):
Okay, so now we're getting to a section that's all
about looking ahead.
Speaker 2 (05:06):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (05:07):
It's called exploring hope and renewal.
Interesting I know it soundsstrange to talk about hope when
you're grieving.
Speaker 2 (05:14):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:14):
But these prompts are about finding those little
glimmers of light in thedarkness.
Speaker 2 (05:20):
It's about recognizing that, even when
you're in so much pain, there'sstill hope.
Speaker 1 (05:26):
It might be small at first, but it's there.
Speaker 2 (05:29):
It's a reminder that healing is possible.
Speaker 1 (05:31):
Right.
Speaker 2 (05:32):
And that joy can come back into your life.
Speaker 1 (05:34):
And there's a prompt that asks what self-care
practices bring you comfort.
Speaker 2 (05:39):
Oh, that's important.
This is huge yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:41):
Because grief can be so draining physically and
emotionally.
Speaker 2 (05:45):
It really takes a toll on you.
Speaker 1 (05:46):
So self-care isn't selfish, it's essential.
I agree it's about taking careof yourself and giving yourself
some passion.
Yeah, whatever helps youreplenish your energy Exactly,
whether it's a long bath orlistening to music or just being
out in nature.
It's like putting on your ownoxygen mask first.
Speaker 2 (06:03):
Right.
You can't help anyone else ifyou're not taking care of
yourself.
Speaker 1 (06:06):
Exactly.
And that brings us to the finalsection Embracing the journey
of healing.
Speaker 2 (06:13):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (06:14):
These prompts focus on that long-term process of
grieving.
Speaker 2 (06:17):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:18):
And the importance of being kind to yourself along
the way.
Speaker 2 (06:20):
It's understanding that healing isn't a straight
line Right and the importance ofbeing kind to yourself along
the way.
It's understanding that healingisn't a straight line Right.
There are going to be good daysand bad days.
It's about being patient withyourself and honoring your own
pace.
Speaker 1 (06:31):
One prompt asks how your grief has transformed over
time.
Interesting and that's such apowerful question because it
makes you reflect on how faryou've come and it helps you see
those little shifts that havehappened because, even though
the pain might never go awaycompletely right, it can change
yeah, might become less sharpexactly.
(06:51):
It's not as all-consuming as itwas before it's like a wound
that's healing yeah it leaves ascar, but it doesn't hurt as
much anymore and that scarbecomes part of your story.
Speaker 2 (07:01):
It shows your strength and your ability to
heal.
Speaker 1 (07:03):
The one prompt that really stood out to me in this
section asks about forgiveness.
Speaker 2 (07:08):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (07:08):
What does forgiveness mean to you in the context of
your grief?
Speaker 2 (07:13):
That's a tough one.
Speaker 1 (07:14):
It is.
It's a really loaded concept.
Speaker 2 (07:16):
Especially when you're dealing with loss.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
Right.
Speaker 2 (07:18):
And I think it's important to approach it with a
lot of compassion for yourself.
Speaker 1 (07:22):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:22):
It's not about condoning anything or minimizing
your pain.
Exactly it's about letting goof the anger and resentment, the
guilt that you might be holdingon to.
Speaker 1 (07:32):
It's about choosing peace instead of holding on to
that pain.
Speaker 2 (07:35):
And you know, sometimes forgiveness is more
about you than the other person.
Speaker 1 (07:38):
Exactly.
It's about freeing yourself andit's about choosing to move
forward.
Speaker 2 (07:44):
you know with less of a burden, even if you don't
know what's ahead, right.
And in that spirit of movingforward, we come to the last
prompt in this collection.
Speaker 1 (07:52):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:52):
It asks you to think about the future with your loss
in mind.
I know it can be daunting tothink about.
Speaker 1 (07:58):
Yeah, it feels, almost impossible sometimes.
Speaker 2 (08:00):
But I think it's worth trying to imagine what
that future could look like.
Speaker 1 (08:04):
It's not about pretending the loss didn't
happen, right.
Speaker 2 (08:07):
Of course not.
It's not about pretending theloss didn't happen, right?
Of course not.
It's about acknowledging howdeeply it affected you Right,
but you can still dream and hopeand create a future that honors
what you lost.
Speaker 1 (08:17):
It's about carrying their memory with you in a way
that feels right for you Exactly.
Maybe it's keeping up atradition they loved or
supporting a cause they werepassionate about.
Speaker 2 (08:27):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
Or even just sharing stories about them with other
people.
Speaker 2 (08:30):
It's about keeping their spirit alive in the world,
letting their legacy inspireyou and shape who you become.
Speaker 1 (08:37):
And sometimes that future you know might look
totally different from what youthought it would.
Speaker 2 (08:41):
That's true.
Loss has a way of changing yourperspective, your priorities,
what's important to you.
Speaker 1 (08:46):
Like a detour on a road trip.
Speaker 2 (08:48):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:49):
You might find something amazing you never
would have seen if you stayed onthe main road.
Speaker 2 (08:53):
And sometimes those detours lead to the best
destinations.
Speaker 1 (08:56):
Exactly so.
As we wrap up our deep diveinto these 50 journal prompts
for grief, I just want to saythese are tools, you know,
invitations to really exploreyour grief.
Speaker 2 (09:08):
Use them in a way that feels right for you.
Speaker 1 (09:10):
Be messy, be vulnerable.
Speaker 2 (09:12):
Yeah, be honest with yourself on the page.
Speaker 1 (09:14):
And remember there's no right or wrong way to grieve.
Speaker 2 (09:18):
Everyone's journey is unique.
Speaker 1 (09:20):
Take your time.
Speaker 2 (09:21):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:21):
Ask for help if you need it Exactly.
Honor your own pace.
Speaker 2 (09:24):
And if any of these prompts really resonate with you
.
Speaker 1 (09:27):
Yeah.
Share your own pace and if anyof these prompts really resonate
with you share your thoughts,your reflections, even your
struggles, Because your voicematters Absolutely and by
sharing your story you mighthelp someone else feel less
alone in their own grief.
Speaker 2 (09:38):
That's what it's all about.
Speaker 1 (09:40):
Thanks for joining us on this deep dive, everyone.
Speaker 2 (09:42):
It's been a pleasure.
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