To say that the year 2021 was tough would be a massive understatement. Many of us felt the pain of losing someone in one way or another. Be it the demise of a family member, a neighbour or a colleague at work, never before we had seen so many deaths in such a short time. It was scary and heartbreaking. Now, as we are inching closer to the new year, it is important to leave the pain behind and find ways to restore our inner peace.
Losing someone close to you is one of the most dreadful things that can happen to anyone. It’s an incredibly stressful event that can cause tremendous emotional distress. As you grieve, memories and images of the person will keep playing in your mind. A wave of sadness engulfs you, as you reminisce the memories you shared with them. The reality that the person is no more may not even sink in for some time, which can destabilise your inner peace. You may begin to distance yourself from others and find it hard to return to your day-to-day routine.
In such an agonising situation, restoring your inner peace is paramount to moving on with life again. Here are a few ways that can help you find your inner peace after experiencing the loss of a loved one.
Accept that death is a part of life
As unfortunate and unfair it may feel, death is a natural phenomenon. It is an inevitable truth that we all have to face one day. Yet, many struggles to accept that reality, especially when it comes to losing a loved one. When you lose someone you love, you get overwhelmed with feelings of denial and disbelief, and embracing the reality of death becomes a painful and exasperating process. It can take a long time—months and maybe years—for the feeling to sink in. During the grieving period, one’s attitude towards death plays a crucial role in the path towards restoring inner peace. Living in denial is not the right way to move on. It keeps you stuck in the loop of pain and cause you further pain. When confronted with the feeling of denial and the lack of confidence in living your life after losing a loved one, remind yourself that avoiding the reality of death will only cause you further pain. Although a loved one may have crossed the mortal plane, their memories will live on with you. Cherish the good times you spent with them and continue their legacy by living a healthy and positive life.
Practice self-care
Losing a loved one causes an overwhelming sense of sadness that can wreck anyone’s inner balance. Some people can even experience isolation from the outside world and they may end up spending sleepless nights and lose interest in eating and doing things they once enjoyed. If left unchecked, this could culminate into a dangerous, self-destructive process. After losing someone you love, it’s pertinent to stay mentally and physically healthy to effectively cope with the grief. Try to indulge yourself in healthy activities. Exercise, go out for walks in nature, communicate with friends and relatives, and eat a nutritious diet. Practicing self-care is quintessential if you want to re-establish inner peace. It’s impossible to overcome and cope with the loss if you are not in harmony with yourself.
Accepting death as a natural phenomenon helps in processing the loss and allows for the restoration of inner peace by understanding the inevitability of mortality.
Practicing self-care, such as engaging in healthy activities, exercise, and maintaining social connections, supports mental and physical well-being, enabling individuals to cope with grief and find inner peace.
Self-blame and guilt can hinder the restoration of inner peace. Forgiving oneself and acknowledging that unresolved issues cannot be changed allows for healing and the preservation of positive memories.
Meditation and yoga practices, such as mindfulness and breath-focused techniques, help cultivate calmness, process emotions, and promote present-moment awareness, ultimately supporting the restoration of inner peace during the grieving process.
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