We all grieve differently depending on our relationships and our personality types. Some of us lose a loved one and are able to hold things together. This is typical for the logical personality type that is in full control of their emotions and chooses not to experience them until they are ready. They are the strength that everyone else relies upon.
Then there is the emotional personality type. They feel their loss with every fiber of their existence and can quickly become caught up on the emotional roller coaster of grief. Their compassionate hearts are the beautiful part of who they are. However, when these individuals are grieving they need the assistance of others to help them survive the intensity of their pain.
Without help, grief can begin to sabotage the quality of their life. They must reach out to their family, friends, church or grief support group.
Just because your loved one is no longer in a physical body does not mean that they have abandoned you. The love that you had for each other while you were together in this lifetime is just as intense when expressed through their spirit body-and this love will also go on forever.
But sometimes the pain you are experiencing is simply too intense to allow yourself this connection with your loved one in spirit. There are ways to open yourself up to their messages of love. Other times, it is your belief system that prevents you from receiving their messages or signs.
The time after a loss can be very painful. However, this time is also an opportunity to raise the consciousness of your awareness and experience a closer connection with Spirit as well as your loved ones who have passed through the veil between the two worlds.
God has gifted our souls with a beautiful journey through life. It is through this journey that we are continually reunited with our loved ones.
Linda Drake, a life path healer, author and acclaimed speaker uses her gifts to help the bereaved find comfort, healing and understanding. In her new book "Reaching Through The Veil To Heal" (Llewellyn 2006), she shares powerful, true stories that underscore vital lessons in accepting loss, coping with grief, understanding death. Linda Drake has appeared on ABC TV & NBC TV and national radio. She is conducting a national book tour and is part of The Learning Annex speaker series. www.lindadrakebooks.com and www.wingsoflightbylinda.com