When we lose someone we love, the impact of grief weighs heavier than we often anticipate, and lasts longer than the funeral timeframe. Memorial moments, or small acts of remembering and honoring, can offer comfort and safety in an uncertain time. These actions can allow us to continue to feel a bond with our loved ones in meaningful ways.
We can have these moments by going to a favorite place, hearing their favorite songs, or eating a meal that was once shared or enjoyed. Though these are small acts and can often be just a few minutes out of a day, they can allow us to feel connected to our loved ones while providing comfort.
Another example of how we can continue this connection is through nature. Whether visiting a park they used to hike at, going to their favorite spot to have a picnic at, or planting a tree or plant in their memory, there are a variety of ways nature can offer this solace we are searching for as we memorialize them.
Compiling photos into an album, participating in charity work, completing acts of kindness that aligned with your loved ones values, and paying forward good deeds can all draw you closer to their memory while finding purpose in the process.
These options all point to opportunities to take time to reflect, process, and celebrate the life of a love one we are missing, while keeping their memory alive in our hearts.
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