Do you ever find yourself feeling stuck grieving something that has transpired in your life? Are you hoping the grief cycle will go away sooner than later, only to find the grief right back in the imminent moment of your life. These are simply called, “Grief Thunderstorms”. Grief thunderstorms are those moments which transpire from an experienced tragic event. Negative emotion suddenly comes over you and overwhelms you in a way that can be debilitating. You might try to push it away or sweep it under the rug by disassociating from it, but it still looms over you and wreaks emotional havoc in your life. Rather than trying to escape or avoid these grief storms try facing them by allowing true healing to transpire. Hoping they will go away or neglecting them only means they will be present again in your life at some point in time. Here are some efficient ways to begin the healing process in your life. The long term goal is for the grief to subside so that you can get back to experiencing peace and joy.
*Journal your thoughts and feelings associated with the tragic event for a season. This allows the healing to begin from the event that sometimes can get caught inside of us. Purging these thoughts and feelings can be very helpful. ” When thou goest, thy way shall be opened up before thee step by step. ” Proverbs 4:12
*Prayer can also be a way to release our control over the situation. Giving back to Christ the things we are holding onto can free us up to live more emotionally healthy lives. Let Him carry your burden and stop trying to do it yourself. “This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” I John 5:4
*Find a book associated with your situation of grief and read it. New information into your mind will help you see you are not alone during this time in your life and that no matter how bad things are there is always hope for a more positive future. Books help you to develop intangibles and resilience related to the event that is causing the grief. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt be with me and revive me.” Psalm 138:7