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When coping with the death of a loved the most important factor in finding peace is how you communicate with yourself. The way we give meaning to loss and relate to it changes our perceptions and how we see our new world without the physical presence of the beloved. In short, if we work on our inner life and realize we have great power within, then it is possible to overcome any obstacle. This goal can be accomplished by addressing seven key questions.

Due to the likelihood of them, God designed us capable of bearing under them: crises. When we cannot, we bow to Divine strength to get us through. Whichever way we look at it, we are fit for a crisis.

The world is made for couples and we’re raised to believe that coupleship is the golden standard. But what if things change and you find yourself alone? Can you still be happy? Is it possible to have a great life going solo? The key is seeing yourself as whole and complete on your own.

Take time to grieve my loss of the past and the loss of my future dreams and ambitions. Let go of what was and what could have been.

Amongst all the weapons of the devil that he has been using to cripple women, it is “depression’ that he has been very successful with. Depression can kill a person while she is still alive. And this is the vision and mission of the enemy: to kill, steal, and destroy. Depression for me is an emotional disease that can creep into our lives so easily. Why? Because we women are emotional beings. We tend to linger in our emotions. The devil knows this so well.

Music can be a great resource to process loss. Read up on the grieving songs and the style of songs that comforted me in my grief journey.

When you are grieving hard, it is easy to become worn out. Learn a couple of coping mechanisms that may make the journey a bit easier.

As I gently quizzed a friend who had lost her 26-year-old son, some four years ago, regarding the journey of her grief process, I asked the specific question: ‘What were some of the bigger challenges in adjusting to life without him?’ Her response surprised me somewhat. She said that the questions and assertions of some people had hurt and frustrated her. My friend cited two examples…

There is a myth that holiday grief affects only those who have lost a loved one, but the truth is revealed. High expectations for a Norman Rockwell type of holiday with a vision of perfect experiences becomes our goal. If only life could be as we wish it could be. Find ways to dissolve the myths and create livable realities…

The flickering flame and the trickling waterfall captivate and soothe our imaginations demonstrating we are fascinated by change, until it brings hurt. Then change is a pariah; she is to be an outcast, despised for what she brings. That change is something to be avoided. How do we deal with the forced adjustment in change?