We can take “mini-vacations” from our grief by allowing humor into our lives. A few brief moments of laughter gives us some respite from the horrible feelings of grief. Attending a funny movie, reading a funny book or listening to a joke is some simple means of giving yourself a “short sabbatical.” Sometimes our work keeps our mind busy for a short time and this is a form of a sabbatical. A good walk or exercise in the sunshine, working on the lawn or in the garden are also means of a “mini vacation” from our grief. Plan an evening out this spring and summer with a friend or family members. It might be watching a softball game, attending a movie, taking a picnic, going swimming, a drive through the country, shopping trip or a week-end trip to another area. These are opportunities for each of us to take a short sabbatical from our grief. We take our sadness with us but it helps to “lighten the load of grief” with diversions once in awhile. Having something to look forward to is also very important during our grieving process. -Kay Bevington
Posted on: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 15:00:10 +0000
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