It’s always hard to find meaning in grief – Sarah shares some ways that she was able to find meaning after her mother’s passing.
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Losing a Loved One on the Spiritual Journey
It’s a Year Today
The spiritual journey through grief…
I’d written the date on my fridge calendar, and I knew it was coming.
Still, when the day arrived, the first anniversary of my mum’s passing, it felt different.
After a family bereavement, the first of anything is hard: the first Thanksgiving, the first birthday, the first family vacation. Each one is a reminder of absence. Yet somehow, life keeps moving forward.
As psychic medium John Edward once said, we never truly get over a loss; we simply get through it.
Dealing with the Grief of Losing a Parent
My spiritual journey has helped me through this year.
Some incredible things have happened—experiences that I might not have been open to without this path.
I’m also grateful for the alternative approaches I know to help clear and balance grief energy.
They’ve been comforting and effective for me, though, like anyone on this journey, it’s still a work in progress.
Two Magical Moments on My Journey Through Grief
I’ve been blessed with a few moments of connection that bring me peace.
The day after my mum’s funeral in the UK, I was walking to a friend of hers for coffee.
As I looked up, I saw clouds moving at different speeds—then suddenly, as if drawn by an invisible hand, a cloud in the shape of an angel formed right in front of me.
It appeared and shifted faster than the others, and I barely had time to take a photo, but I did. That image still means the world to me.
My mum loved nature—so it felt like her way of showing me something she knew I loved too: cloud spotting.
Music and Messages
My mum’s funeral was in the UK, but I live in the USA. I’d only had a week there while my husband and a sitter cared for our children.
My mum had lived in Emsworth, Hampshire, for most of her married life. As I left for the airport, I felt that it might be a long time before I’d return.
I’d heard people talk about receiving songs from loved ones who had passed, and I wanted to try it for myself.
Before I began the drive to the airport, I quietly asked Mum to play a song on the radio—something to let me know she was near.
If you knew her, you’d know how much she adored the radio, classical music, Woman’s Hour at lunchtime; she always had it on.
The moment I turned the dial, the first song that came through was “I Will Always Love You.”
I know it’s often thought of as a romantic song, but now it carries a completely different meaning for me.
It’s her way of saying she’s still here, still loving, still connected. That moment continues to help me heal.
My mum’s story – this blog was created in her memory
I created this blog in memory of my mum. You can read more about her on her tribute page and in my post about vaccinations and angiodysplasia.
This may be something that is helpful if you have an elderly or immune-compromised relative living with that condition.
Before she passed, I promised her I would share more of the spiritual work I’ve been studying over the past sixteen years. This blog is part of that promise.
To anyone reading who’s walking their own path through grief: may your journey bring moments of light, connection, and peace.
Thank you for reading.
Learn More About The Akashic Records Readings I Offer
One way to grow your ability to connect with energy is to begin to work with your Akashic Records. This expands the connection to your Soul through your Higher Self (aka your intuition).
If you are interested in an Akashic Records Reading, I always recommend starting with the Soul Star Reading.
This reading gives you 3 different immersive experiences of the Akashic Records: –
- Connecting with your Divine Soul Blueprint (Soul-level gifts, talents, abilities).
- Hearing about a Past Life that contains a karmic pattern ready for clearing (you’ll recognize this pattern in your present life).
- Recognizing and clearing present life blocks and restrictions.
If you’d like to know about the different readings I offer on this site, start here>>
Lovely idea, would love to hear and read”finding a spiritual Journey.
[…] And finally, last year my mother and one of my best friends passed over within a few weeks of each other and a number of ‘happenings’ occurred which made me think differently about death and the afterlife. To read more about my experiences during the week my mother passed away, read this post – Finding meaning on the spiritual journey through grief. […]
So sorry for your loss. Sharing your thoughts is a wonderful tribute to her memory and helps others feel not so alone or weak in how they handle their own grief.
Thanks for your kindness and taking the time to comment Stacy. I agree, sharing thoughts on grief is empowering for everybody and honors the person’s memory.
I took a look at your site – neat! I know my mum would approve! 🙂
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