A Grieving Heart

I was looking back and remembered how and what it was enjoying and journeying single life. It's adventure, joy, frustration and dreams.
Then I recalled one specific emotion that trigger me to put it into writings. Hopefully people find this article helpful.

Grief is a very personal thing.An emotion that are indescribable in words. Every grief is different and the way you grieve may be entirely different than the way I grieve, yet both of us will probably share same emotional symptoms like Sorrow, Anger, Loneliness, Sadness, Shame, Anxiety, Blame, Emptiness and Depression. I know you agree. Prior to my marriage I encountered a terrible emotional loss, relationship breakup. I had so much resentment in my heart then. But you know, this very same wound led me back to God. Because of this pain that I drew more closer to God trusting his Power to heal me. Only He is able to cure me. Now let me share the stages I go through before finally embracing my healing.

Stage 1: Acknowledge your Grief
Don't deny what you feel. If you wanted to cry, to shout, or to talk about it then do. Let your heart
mourn. Allowing this things is the way to let it go.Do not be pressured to hide nor denying it. It's your grief
and it is real.

Stage 2: Allow your Anger but resist the temptation of placing Blame
Have a healthy lifestyle, create self care habits this establishes self value and worth.Pampering yourself
feels good and the need to place blame disappear. Acknowledging Anger is not wrong but do not dwell or
linger on bad thoughts and stop placing blame. It won't help.

Stage 3: Intercept, Resist, Divert
Intercept your thoughts. Resist temptation and Divert by redirecting your interests elsewhere with more
self gratifying activities.

Stage 4: Depression is a symptom of suppressed emotions.
Let it out. Read His word. Take this as an opportunity to also know your Creator. The Lord is close to the
brokenhearted and saves those who are crush in spirit Psalm 34:18

Stage 5: Have the Freedom to tell your story.
As your dark clouds have now parted you should feel beautiful. Now your soul has been reawakened use this to
to see and appreciate the beauty surrounding you. Be an Encouragement to others, your story is a testimony so share it.