The Healing Path

Posted by Mary on June 15, 2009

One of the kindest things about losing a loved one is that we tend to remember only the most wonderful stories about that person, all else is unimportant and forgotten.  As I think of my sister Susie and look at her pictures and memorabilia surrounding me I remember all the most funny and delightful experiences we shared as sisters.   I’m glad May is over because when I handed over the keys to her apartment for the last time it felt like I was reopening a wound - the total finality left me physically and emotionally spent.  A part of me looked forward to the ending, being finished with the work of packing and unpacking all her personal belongings I was tired of making decisions about what to do with every item from the impractical to the personal stuff that represented her life.  When the time came to meet the management company representative for the final walk through I realized too late that I shouldn’t have come alone, I felt sad and disoriented for the rest of the day

Considering the work I need to do to create my personal healing plan I need to start with the basics like rest, relaxation, healthy food, laughter and tenderly managing grief.  What I know for sure is that I WILL  heal I just wish I could fast forward the process, but perhaps I’d miss the significant life lessons along the way.  I know my journey is easier with the loving support of family and friends, faithful friends tell you they won’t abandon you while you walk the path of healing reclaiming your joy and laughter.

Today I received an email from a fellow healer and she passed on a  couple of you tube videos and the one that caught my eye was the one titled the Wounded Healer.  I share this with my audience in hopes that we can all embrace our life events with gratitude and feel a shared sense of Community.

The Wounded Healer

Mary