Friday, January 9, 2009
Grief is defined as intense sorrow such as dealing with the loss or a death of someone held dear and near to our hearts.
Bereavement is the state of sorrow over the death of a loved one.
Mourning is the expression and activity we show during our time of bereavement.
Although these definitions are interchangeable, they are very different in their own right. Some people may grieve for a time, but never mourn. While others may go through the act of bereavement such as mourning for quite a period of time.
These processes are unique to each individual and often times are embraced because they hold their own healing capabilities. When one has no choice but to endure, these stages can hold comfort and there should be no set time limit as to how long each stage should pass, but one should be aware of negative changes regardless and if years have passed without significant positive changes, alternative therapies should definitely be considered.
When one refuses to enter into grief and bereavement, one should be aware of the harmful effects that this can ensue. In many cases, when the harsh realities of death find its way into one's life, a pattern of denial and rebellion takes place leading one on a path of self destruction.
Keeping feelings of emotions guarded and hidden has lasting health effects on a person that can lead to depression and physical health changes that can last a lifetime if a healthy outlet is not sought out.
Studies have shown that aches and pains in the body and headaches are in direct corolation to emotional side effects left unattended.
Scripture states that laughter is the best medicine and studies have shown that laughter has lasting health benefits because of the enorphines released. Laughter can and has actually healed people of dibilitating and life threatenting diseases and can be a wonderful way to release negative emotion.
Scripture tells us to share in someone's grief, and also share in laughter. One can still find the time to smile and burst out in laughter it is okay to do so and it is allowable. God takes joy and comfort in our laughter and in our sorrow. He is never far and always watching and is in control of our healing.
Bereavement is the state of sorrow over the death of a loved one.
Mourning is the expression and activity we show during our time of bereavement.
Although these definitions are interchangeable, they are very different in their own right. Some people may grieve for a time, but never mourn. While others may go through the act of bereavement such as mourning for quite a period of time.
These processes are unique to each individual and often times are embraced because they hold their own healing capabilities. When one has no choice but to endure, these stages can hold comfort and there should be no set time limit as to how long each stage should pass, but one should be aware of negative changes regardless and if years have passed without significant positive changes, alternative therapies should definitely be considered.
When one refuses to enter into grief and bereavement, one should be aware of the harmful effects that this can ensue. In many cases, when the harsh realities of death find its way into one's life, a pattern of denial and rebellion takes place leading one on a path of self destruction.
Keeping feelings of emotions guarded and hidden has lasting health effects on a person that can lead to depression and physical health changes that can last a lifetime if a healthy outlet is not sought out.
Studies have shown that aches and pains in the body and headaches are in direct corolation to emotional side effects left unattended.
Scripture states that laughter is the best medicine and studies have shown that laughter has lasting health benefits because of the enorphines released. Laughter can and has actually healed people of dibilitating and life threatenting diseases and can be a wonderful way to release negative emotion.
Scripture tells us to share in someone's grief, and also share in laughter. One can still find the time to smile and burst out in laughter it is okay to do so and it is allowable. God takes joy and comfort in our laughter and in our sorrow. He is never far and always watching and is in control of our healing.
