Spiritual practices that help people get through times of immense grief.

 

Welcome to the Nurturing One's Interior Spiritual Life blog.

Today, 11/24/24, is the first day this blog is being published.

There are three learning objectives which this blog intends to pursue:

Learning objectives

1. Knowledge - The reader will be able to articulate the meaning of a glossary of terms relevant to the interior spiritual life.
2. Skills - The reader will be able to describe the application of concepts pertaining to the interior spiritual life to enhance their experience of their spiritual life in practice.
3. Values - The reader will be able to explain why nurturing their spiritual life matters and the degree to which they value the time, energy, and effort they invent in it.

A person asked me last week "What are some of the spiritual practices that help people get through times of immense grief?" I thought of several topics that might answer this question.

1. Prayers

2. Music

3. Rituals

4. Ceremonies

5. Clothing attire and jewelry.

6. Interpersonal support, sympathy, condolences, solace

7. Cards and gifts

8. Physical touch: hugs, hand holding

9. Acts of service

10. Joining with organizations which have an ameliorative mission you identify with.

11. Postures and gestures

What spiritual practice(s) do you find most helpful to receive and give? Be as specific as you can in the comments below.

Peace be with you,