5 Spiritual Tips for Grief
Post election care
I didn’t want to skip a week, but I don’t know what to say that others haven’t already said and said better. If you are here and reading, that (should) means you are probably grieving right along side me, and you have already been inundated with post after post of rage, hope, grief, and everything in between.
Again, I don’t have much to add, but I didn’t want to ignore this grief, this all consuming gray cloud, this pain because it is not just my reality, it is this collective’s and community’s reality as well. We can be vulnerable together.
Here are some tools that I lean on in moments of HARD.
1. Crystals
Yes, I know. I’ve really been going on about crystals lately, but they have gotten me through so much. I find myself absolutely drawn to my crystals right now.
Black Tourmaline for protection, grounding, and transmuting negative energy into positive energy. Set that intention of transmutation each morning or whenever you grab it. Black tourmaline has single handedly pulled me out of some of the deepest pits of despair and anxiety.
Rose Quartz for universal love, healing your heart, that feeling of a warm cup of tea traveling down your esophagus to your stomach, and branching out to your limbs.
Clear Quartz for clarity and cleansing out the yuck. If you are really struggling with focus, clear quartz can help with that. It won’t fully heal the grief, but you may find that it allows you to move forward a little more each day.
Citrine for positivity and sunshine. It is also self cleansing so as it gives you that sunny, creative energy, it is also helping to cleanse the gloom.
There are so many other crystals out there. Which resonate with you for grief?
2. Reiki
There are many reiki practitioners out there. Find one that you trust. If you need something on in the background, while you sleep, and you’re on a budget, I have a few favorite YouTubers.
Add to this list below!
3. Reading
As you know, I tend to be a reader. I am definitely a mood reader, and right now, I am finding that fiction just isn’t it for me. In times of grief, I rarely go towards fiction. Rather, I end up in spiritual memoirs or nonfiction about connecting with the earth. I find a lot of solace in listening to the stories others have about their spiritual path and the earth.
Braiding Sweetgrass (I’d recommend the audiobook. Her voice is so soothing)
The Serviceberry (currently a preorder, but it’s Robin Wall Kimmerer. It’ll be GREAT)
What do you like to read in moments of grief?
4. Get Outside
Even if it’s just a walk around the block, or sitting on your balcony/porch/patio/stoop, get outside. Let the fresh air touch you. If you can’t get outside (that’s a thing for sure), open a window. Staying cooped up in our stewing energy is doing us no good.
5. Self Care For Real
Eat nutritious meals (whatever that means for you)
Hydrate
Cut out the depressants and stimulants as you can. I’m serious. It helps so much not having caffeine in your already anxious body. If you’re sensitive to caffeine, you’re probably also sensitive to alcohol. Notice how these things actually affect your nervous system.
SLEEP
Shower/Bathe
Listen to music that soothes you
Don’t isolate. Seek out your loves and your safe people. They are here for you. I am here for you.
Don’t neglect yourself. We need you here, in this world, in this fight.
How are you REALLY? If you want to add on any tips for grief. Thank you for being here.
Wishing you well this week! May your life offer what you need in this moment.
With love,
Aventurine ✨
The Danish art of Hygge is full of simple ways to comfort ourselves in the heart of winter and helps me tremendously. Also I would add creativity in any form and creative collaboration if you’re up for it just to change the conversations in our heads. It’s all defiance but gently.