July 2012
Monthly Archives
Widows – Words are Powerful
Widows have to work to get re-balanced after the death of their loved ones and one of the best things is to talk more positively to ourselves. Words are powerful and they can make us feel worse or they can have a less negative affect if we just modify them a bit. Try these simple word … Continue Reading
Travelling as a Widow – Nackawic
I’m travelling on the road alot these days and sometimes I drive by a tourist area because I’m on a mission to get where I’m going. But this one hot July day I saw the road sign that said “Nackawic – Home of the World’s Largest Axe” and decided to check it out. I bought … Continue Reading
Questions That Empower You
As widows we need all the positive energy we can get to help us on our grief journey. I just finished reading the book “Awaken The Giant Within” by Anthony Robbins and he talks about developing the habit of asking ourselves the following five questions when we are faced with a problem: 1. What is … Continue Reading
Widows and their Funeral Stories
Widow stories about funerals from the book “The Sisterhood of Widows”. There is no “sacred cow” when it comes to funerals and more people are adding their own special and personal touches to the funerals of their loved ones. Chapter Two He was cremated and when his ashes went out in the river everything … Continue Reading
Widowed – A Financial To-Do List
Losing your spouse is the # 1 life changing event in a widows life. You’re not thinking clearly (even if you think you are) and yet you’re expected to make financial decisions that will impact the rest of your life. Don’t stand back and let others rush you into “clearing up the paper work”. … Continue Reading
Widows – The “Living Dead”
As our world spins further out of control, we reach for anything solid to hold onto. At this stage of our grief we may feel betrayed by our parent, sibling or friend because we look to them to help us in the dark night of suffering but there is no quick fix, no short-cut through … Continue Reading
A Widow and her Journal
Are you writing out your thoughts, feelings and fears? If not, I urge you to get a journal or spiral notebook and begin. Put in the date and write whatever enters your mind. You may be surprised at the outpouring of feelings that were waiting to be expressed. Write for yourself as worries written out … Continue Reading
Widows in Denial
Ruth in chapter five of the book “The Sisterhood of Widows” couldn’t really believe her husband was dead as per this paragraph: “When we were leaving the funeral parlor I asked, “Where’s Andrew?” Then I thought ‘Oh my God’, look what I just said.’ I was so used to having him beside me. It was … Continue Reading
Encouraging Widows to Dream
What I’ve discovered is that a lot of widows have misconceptions about what they want. I want to help prepare you for a new future so that you can have something to look forward to. Do you have dreams that are worthy of your time? Dreams that give you something to get out of bed … Continue Reading
A Widow’s Capacity to Keep Going
As widows we need to learn to take satisfaction in the small steps we take towards healing. The most content widows I know take joy where they can find it. Having something to look forward to, is such an essential part of our existence that it has the capacity to keep us going even when … Continue Reading
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