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Holiday Healing - Finding Peace in Loss and Loneliness
- How can we find peace in loss and loneliness during the holiday season?
- How can we redefine our pace to align with grace during difficult times?
In Talk 4 Your Walk, Bridget and Evie addressed the emotional challenges associated with loss and loneliness during the holiday season, emphasizing the importance of processing these feelings with love and support. They highlighted heightened grief that can arise from the absence of loved ones at gatherings and encouraged individuals to engage in ongoing dialogue with God to find healing. By referencing Psalm 34:18 and lament psalms, Bridget underscored the significance of maintaining hope and perspective amidst pain, advocating for a shift towards recognizing truth and the goodness in life. Evie also discussed societal pressures regarding the pace of grief, promoting the concept of "the pace of grace" to encourage individuals to prioritize their emotional well-being over external expectations.
Bridget and Evie further explored the complexities of grief, urging respect for individual processing times and the importance of active listening in supporting those who are hurting. Bridget shared personal experiences and cultural practices, such as the Jewish tradition of sitting Shiva, to illustrate effective ways to offer companionship to those in mourning.
Additionally, Bridget and Evie reflected on their own healing journey, encouraging others to embrace their identity in Christ and trust in their divine purpose. The episode concluded by advocating for the remembrance of deceased loved ones through storytelling and symbolic gestures, such as leaving an empty seat at the table, while also emphasizing the need for self-care and community support during difficult times.
Resources:
@aundikolber6735
Try Softer book - https://www.target.com/p/try-softer-guided-journey-by-aundi-kolber-paperback
Healing What's Hidden - https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Whats-Hidden-Practical-Overcoming/dp/0800740947
Active Listening - https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-active-listening-3024343
Scripture references: Psalm 34:18; John 1:14
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- How can we find peace in loss and loneliness during the holiday season?
- How can we redefine our pace to align with grace during difficult times?
In Talk 4 Your Walk, Bridget and Evie addressed the emotional challenges associated with loss and loneliness during the holiday season, emphasizing the importance of processing these feelings with love and support. They highlighted heightened grief that can arise from the absence of loved ones at gatherings and encouraged individuals to engage in ongoing dialogue with God to find healing. By referencing Psalm 34:18 and lament psalms, Bridget underscored the significance of maintaining hope and perspective amidst pain, advocating for a shift towards recognizing truth and the goodness in life. Evie also discussed societal pressures regarding the pace of grief, promoting the concept of "the pace of grace" to encourage individuals to prioritize their emotional well-being over external expectations.
Bridget and Evie further explored the complexities of grief, urging respect for individual processing times and the importance of active listening in supporting those who are hurting. Bridget shared personal experiences and cultural practices, such as the Jewish tradition of sitting Shiva, to illustrate effective ways to offer companionship to those in mourning.
Additionally, Bridget and Evie reflected on their own healing journey, encouraging others to embrace their identity in Christ and trust in their divine purpose. The episode concluded by advocating for the remembrance of deceased loved ones through storytelling and symbolic gestures, such as leaving an empty seat at the table, while also emphasizing the need for self-care and community support during difficult times.
Resources:
@aundikolber6735
Try Softer book - https://www.target.com/p/try-softer-guided-journey-by-aundi-kolber-paperback
Healing What's Hidden - https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Whats-Hidden-Practical-Overcoming/dp/0800740947
Active Listening - https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-active-listening-3024343
Scripture references: Psalm 34:18; John 1:14