Grief is a deeply personal and natural response to loss. It is something most of us will experience at some point in life.
While we often try to be strong or move on quickly, grief has its own pace. Honoring our grief means allowing ourselves to feel it, express it, and move through it with compassion.
Common Reasons for Grief
- The passing of a family member, partner, or friend
- The loss of a pet
- Divorce or the end of a meaningful relationship
- Miscarriage or fertility challenges
- Losing a job or a major life role
- A health diagnosis that changes your life
- Moving away or being separated from loved ones
- Loss of safety or change in daily life due to events like a pandemic
What Grief Feels Like
Grief can come in waves — some gentle, some overwhelming. You may feel one thing in the morning and something completely different in the evening. It can be confusing.
Some common emotional experiences include:
- Feeling numb, disconnected, or in disbelief
- Crying often or feeling tearful for no clear reason
- Longing for the person or situation that’s gone
- Guilt, regret, or wondering “what if?”
- Irritability or restlessness
- Pulling away from social situations or people
- Fear about the future or the meaning of life
- Difficulty focusing or making decisions
- Withdrawing from others
- Changes in eating or sleep patterns
Grief can also affect the body. You might feel tired all the time or have trouble sleeping or eating. Some people feel trapped emotions as a heaviness in the chest or a knot in the stomach.
Best Tips for Honoring Our Grief!
Here are a few gentle ways to care for yourself while honoring grief and personal growth:
1. Let Yourself Feel
Don’t rush or ignore your emotions. Grief is not something to get over — it’s something to move through.
2. Create Space for Memories
Lighting a candle, keeping a photo, or journaling can help you stay connected to what matters.
3. Talk About It
Speak to someone you trust. Whether it’s a friend, support group, or professional. Being heard matters while honoring our grief.
As Psych Central notes:
“Grief is a process that needs expression, not suppression.”
4. Use Supportive Tools
Many people carry grief not just as an emotion, but also as energy held in the body. That’s where belief code helps. We have beliefs about grief that we are not aware of, and that we are living from that may affect our health and how we can or can’t get on with living.
5. Give Yourself Time
Grief doesn’t follow a calendar. Be patient. Some days will feel easier, and others not so much. All of it is part of your individual journey.
6. Connect with a Professional
Connecting with a professional, such as a Belief Code practitioner, hypnotist, or therapist, can help you address emotions, release stored pain, and support the healing journey.
Final Thoughts
Grief is the heart’s way of honoring what mattered. It’s a sign of love, of care, and of connection. There’s no perfect way to grieve, and there’s no need to go through it alone. Give yourself grace. Let yourself feel. And remember, you’re not broken — you’re human.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How is grief connected to belief systems?
Grief often brings up deep beliefs, like “I should’ve done more,” or “I have to stay strong,” or “this is killing me or “I’ll never be able to get over this.” These grief & belief systems can shape how we experience loss. Noticing and gently releasing them with tools like the Belief Code supports your body as you transition.
Are there simple ways to honor our grief?
Yes. Lighting a candle, writing a letter, journaling, or spending quiet time in nature are simple ways to honor grief. Even one small daily ritual can offer comfort and connection.
Donna Brown is a Certified Hypnotist based in Houston with over a decade of experience helping clients create positive change through the power of the subconscious mind. She is a graduate of the Hypnosis Motivation Institute and is trained in various holistic modalities, including Access Consciousness Bars, Body Code, Emotion Code, and Belief Code.
