Love Persevering: Exploring Grief

“But what is grief if not love persevering?” -Vision (from the Marvel Studios series WandaVision)

In this episode will focus on grief. I was inspired for a couple of reasons, the first being that the 12th anniversary of my mom’s passing is approaching as of the release of this episode. Also, I’ve come across a number of people who have been struggling with the idea that their own grief processes are taking longer than others in their lives (in some cases themselves as well) have the patience for. Truth is, when we lose someone close to us, the mourning never fully ends; we simply learn to carry on as we are ready and build around the hole that the loss left in our being. It never does truly fill in, we simply learn to adapt to the hole.

Of course grief doesn’t come as a result of death, even though it’s the first thing we naturally think of. But there are grieving processes that result from loss of all kinds. Loss of a home, a job or career, ending of a friendship, even the ending of a way of life as we know it, as we’ve all experienced to some degree in the last couple of years for obvious reasons.

Be aware, this episode does contain occasional strong language in the form of occasional cuss words used (would probably fall into a PG-13 or TV-14 rating in the US).

This episode of Legion of Misfits is dedicated with love to the memory of Sandra (Ross) Levesque, 1/12/51-4/21/10. Love you and miss you Mom!

Sections (not counting intro and closing)

1. Grieving our Control

2. The Letter She Will Never Read

3. The Influence of Time on Grief

4. Finding Joy After Grief

5. The Eulogy That I Wish I Wrote

Credit to resources shared on the show (with links):

Finding Joy After Grief - Moving On After Tragedy

by Wendy

https://www.griefandsympathy.com/joy-after-grief.html

The Influence of Time on Grief – Thoughts on Grieving the Loss of a Partner

https://www.griefandsympathy.com/influence-of-time-on-grief.html

Grief Stories: ~The Letter She Will Never Read

http://www.lifewiththefrog.com/2013/09/grief-storiesthe-letter-she-will-never.html?m=1

Grieving Our Control

https://richlevesque.medium.com/grieving-our-control-66bd7b963615

The Eulogy I Wish I Wrote for My Mom

https://richlevesque.medium.com/the-eulogy-i-wish-i-wrote-for-my-mom-8b4a1df5e2f1

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Today’s guest is Logan Nellis. Logan is a Divine Masculine Leader and Coach Inspiring People through Aligned Inner Wisdom, Love, and Intuition

This was a powerful conversation where we discussed what is meant by Divine Masculinity, what it is and what it is not, and the struggle to find that level and balance. Of course, we need to find balance with the Divine Feminine but we also need to allow our masculine to feel seen and truly explored in order to feel whole.

I invite you to listen in with us and to share what comes through for you while listening to our conversation. I only wish it could have been longer because there is so much to discuss on the subject.

In Logan’s words…

“It is my highest honor, privilege, and excitement to work with men from all walks of life meeting them where they are and as they are while empowering them to step into who they have always wanted to be.

Utilizing the body's innate intelligence, we will create access, understanding, and coherence between the mind, body, and soul so that they leave our sessions feeling touched, moved, and inspired to step into their Full Body F-- Yes!!”

Connect with Logan

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(Titled with apologies to Van Hagar)

Asking the question while motivated by seeing a large amount of heart signs and being reminded that ultimately, when we release all the mental, social, and other junk, all we want is to love and be loved.

Which then made me wonder how people knew and felt they were loved. How do you know? How do you feel? What does it look like?

Of course, I asked the question on the socials. I'll share some of those responses plus throw in some of my own observations. Would love to hear from you as well:

What does it feel like for YOU when YOU KNOW you're loved?

Resources:

Love (Wikipedia)  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love

The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman https://www.amazon.com/Love-Languages-Secret-that-Lasts/dp/080241270X

What Are The 5 Love Languages? Everything You Need to Know by Julie Nguyen https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/the-5-love-languages-explained

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Intro-Whistling All the Way Down by Feet on Wood

End-The Rhythm of Memories by Earth

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Michelle is a powerful intuitive and medium based in Washington State. She provides readings and workshops and has done speaking engagements where she taps into her gifts to provide clarity and healing for many.

Follow Michelle at https://facebook.com/morphingenergetics

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Michelle and I talked about a number of different ways we're at a crossroads as a species and as a society. Life has shifted in a permanent way, and we are still in the process of learning what that's supposed to look like. The unknown is scary, and if you find yourself in certain information bubbles, you're primed to be afraid of different things. Our fear is leading us to be unable to see the humanity in each other, especially those who trigger our fears the most. What is that leading to? How can we shift that? What would that even look like?

Some questions to ponder:

What if at the end of the day we are all just a bunch of scared little kids trying to figure it all out?

If we are all equal, then don't we have more power that we give ourselves credit for?

What if we shifted that power into building instead of dividing our communities? What if we sought the common ground (and don't believe the news or social media, we all can find common ground) instead of fighting over words and concepts that if we can find solutions to in an overnight if we just cut out those who benefit from…well, this?

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Music credit (music used under license granted through Wondershare, I use Filmora 9 to build my video and audio content):

Intro-Riding On by Martin Rose, Come Back Home by Low Tree

End-Verve by AGROUP, Drift by Drift

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A tale of a round trip flight that was a no good, bad ,terrible, awful experience.

It is also a  tale of celebration. I could have let my emotions take over and made the situation so much worse, and ruined my trip in a number of ways. And yet, I didn't give in at any point. In the losses, I'm taking the win.

There are also cameo appearances by "Susan" and "Dude Karen" (with apologies to those named Karen who didn't ask for this and have every right to speak to a manager).

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Background music: Blue Mood - Robert Munzinger

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Sharing with you a cautionary tale in too many acts, a story from my own past where I saw what I wanted to see and took off toward what felt like a dream opportunity, but was in reality a nightmare. If only I paid attention to the first red flag, or the tenth.

Anyway, allow me to gift you some laughs and a lesson. I hope you enjoy it a lot more than I did.

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An episode in two parts: "Lost" and "Found"

The first segment, the Lost, is about loneliness in the current landscape. Discussing how that, along with pain and fear, are the underlying epidemic not really addressed because we are too busy fighting over how to not treat the assorted symptoms. Those are painful in and of themselves and include the increase in violence, suicides, the struggles with mental and physical health, and of course the toxic social and political landscapes. 

The second segment comes the "found", in meeting an amazing young lady and learning of her courageous story. Along the way, I managed to find some of what inspires and drives me, and why I write the things and record the podcasts and do all the things. Connection really is a two way street. 

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Thoughts inspired after reading "Be That Kind of Person", a piece from Nikita Gill

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Three short stories from holidays past, each bringing an important lesson. From a piece I originally wrote in 2019.

Wishing you peace, joy, love, and kindness for you and yours, whatever your holiday, however you spend them.

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I was forwarded a story that served as a reminder that often, no matter how amazing you are, some people are just going to be unable to see it.

It reminded me of an experience from the theater days of my youth, and I shared that story. Enjoy.

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