Meditation can help
anyone who is grieving. Although there are five stages of grief, a person can
benefit from meditation especially when they are in the anger stage of
grieving. The first stage of grief is denial and not believing that someone had
passed away. While the second stage of grief is anger with themselves or with
the person that passed away. Therefore, meditation can help control the emotion
of anger.
There are meditation
techniques that will make you aware of your senses, and your thoughts, and
question yourself regarding the feeling of anger. Practicing meditation will
slowly release your anger and be able to manage it. Although each stage is
difficult when it comes to grieving, meditation can help you release your
frustrations, nervousness, anxiety, and other issues that cause the anger from
grieving. You will be able to observe your body posture and face gestures when
it changes from anger to neutral. When the anger stage has ended, you will feel
a detachment or depression which is the third stage of grieving.
Meditation can also
help with depression especially if it includes physical activity such as
walking meditation, yoga, or any other movement exercise. Additionally, you can
practice mindfulness which will facilitate you to pay attention more to the
present moment. When you go through the grieving process, it is recommended to
do your normal group activities. It is okay if you want to be alone but not for
longer times throughout the month. The fourth stage of grieving is dialogue.
By the time you get to
the fourth stage of grieving, it gets less overwhelming. You will be able to
talk to someone about losing a loved one in normal conversations with anyone willing to listen to you. The fifth stage of grieving is acceptance. However,
you do not have to stop meditating after you feel better from the grieving
process. Meditation gives you an understanding of life’s cycle and to better
cope with the acknowledgment of death.
You can practice
meditation to accept that death is part of life. It does not change your good
memories of your loved ones, but it allows you to remember them without feeling resentment
that they are not here physically in the present moment. Practicing
loving-kindness, gratitude, or any other type of meditation that helps you accept
the changes that life brings, will help you feel better from the grieving
process. If you cannot stop feeling depressed or have negative thoughts, consult
with your therapist, or contact the suicide hotline. Here are resources about
meditation for the grieving process.
Lifeline-Suicide Prevention Lifeline Organization:
Lifeline (suicidepreventionlifeline.org)
The Five Stages of Grief-Very Well Mind:
The Five Stages of Grief (verywellmind.com)
Healing After a Loss with Grief Meditations:
Healing After a Loss with Grief Meditations | Chopra
Guided Meditation for Grief-Declutter The Mind:
Guided Meditation for Grief - Declutter The Mind
A 12-Minute Meditation for Grief and Loss-Mindful
A 12-Minute Meditation for Grief and Loss - Mindful
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