Grief, Loss & Emptiness

Grief, loss, and the accompanying emptiness that death brings are profound aspects of the human experience. When a loved one passes away, it leaves an emotional void, a sense of emptiness that can be overwhelming.

The grieving process is unique for each individual, involving a range of emotions from sorrow and anger to confusion and numbness. Coping with the emptiness requires acknowledging and allowing oneself to feel the pain while seeking support from friends, family, or professionals.

The passage of time doesn’t necessarily fill the void, but it allows for adaptation to a new normal. Embracing the memories of the deceased, honouring their legacy, and finding meaning in the grief journey can contribute to healing, gradually filling the emptiness with a sense of acceptance and peace.

Ecological Hope, and Spiritual Evolution with Christiana Figueres – On Being Podcast

This episode talks about the spiritual evolution that the natural world is calling us to at this very time of our civilization.

Loss, Yearning, Transcendence with Nick Cave – On Being Podcast

This episode talks about the "universal condition" of yearning, and of loss; a "spirituality of rigor"; and the transcendent and moral dimensions of what music is about.

Rebuilding Your Life as a Widow with Karen Sutton – Good Mourning Grief Podcast

This episode talks about the process of grief for a widow.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Samantha Payne – Good Mourning Grief Podcast

This post talks about the mourning process after a miscarriage, as well as infant loss.

Embodying the Practice of Grief with Sara Chizek – Coming Back: Conversations on life after loss

This episode talks about the sensuality and creativity that arrives when we practice the art of grief embodiment.

Dealing mindfully with Grief and Loss – Secular Bhuddism

This episode talks about how Buddhists approach grief and loss which is something we can all learn from.

For You When I Am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story by Steve Leder

This book talks about how to write an ethical will and pass down your life learnings to younger generations.

Grief Is Love: Living with Loss by Marisa Renee Lee

This book offers wisdom about what it means to authentically and defiantly claim space for grief’s complicated feelings and emotions.

Good Mourning: Honest conversations about grief and loss by Sally Douglas and Imogen Carn

This book is a compassionate survival guide for anyone dealing with grief.

The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss by Mary-Frances O’Connor

This book talks about what happens in our brain when we grieve, providing a new paradigm for understanding love, loss, and learning.

Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief by Joanna Cacciatore

It’s OK That You’re Not OK by Megan Devine

This book talks about a profound new approach to both the experience of grief and the way we help others who have endured tragedy.

Grief and loss – Health Direct Australia

This post talks all about grief and loss and how to cope when it happens to you.

Anticipatory Grief – Health Direct Australia

This post talks all about anticipatory grief and how if differs to grief after death.

Pet loss and grief – Talk Death

This post shares a series of poems connected to the loss of a pet to help in the grieving process, particularly also for children.

Knowing Your Limits, Self-Care, and Helping Others When Grieving – Talk Death

This post talks about the importance of self-care when grieving.

My Grief Wishlist : a guide for supporters of the newly bereaved – Let’s Talk about Loss

This post offers a guide to those who want to provide care and support to those that are recently bereaved.

Navigating Loss by Embracing Emptiness – Psychology Today

This post talks about how to embrace the emptiness that comes with grief.

Join a Death Cafe

Join a Death Cafe where like minded individuals can share their thoughts, fears, and experiences related to death and dying.

Grief isn’t something you fix. It is something you learn – Heather Stang

This support programme helps you to build resilience needed to navigate your grief journey with love and compassion.

Loss and Bereavement Support course – Grey Matter Learning

This course helps you provide support to those in need during their grieving process both at work and in your personal life.

Grieving With Wisdom – Living with Wisdom

This course teaches wisdom to help with the pain of grief by offering a different perspective on death

Create a beautiful memorial website and fundraiser – Cake

Create your own free online tribute page.

Start a memory box – Sue Ryder

A digital memory box that can help you to feel connected to the person you're missing and bring you a sense of comfort during your grief.

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Ecological Hope, and Spiritual Evolution with Christiana Figueres – On Being Podcast

Loss, Yearning, Transcendence with Nick Cave – On Being Podcast

Rebuilding Your Life as a Widow with Karen Sutton – Good Mourning Grief Podcast

Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Samantha Payne – Good Mourning Grief Podcast

Embodying the Practice of Grief with Sara Chizek – Coming Back: Conversations on life after loss

Dealing mindfully with Grief and Loss – Secular Bhuddism

For You When I Am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story by Steve Leder

Grief Is Love: Living with Loss by Marisa Renee Lee

Good Mourning: Honest conversations about grief and loss by Sally Douglas and Imogen Carn

The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss by Mary-Frances O’Connor

Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief by Joanna Cacciatore

It’s OK That You’re Not OK by Megan Devine

Grief and loss – Health Direct Australia

Anticipatory Grief – Health Direct Australia

Pet loss and grief – Talk Death

Knowing Your Limits, Self-Care, and Helping Others When Grieving – Talk Death

My Grief Wishlist : a guide for supporters of the newly bereaved – Let’s Talk about Loss

Navigating Loss by Embracing Emptiness – Psychology Today

Join a Death Cafe

Grief isn’t something you fix. It is something you learn – Heather Stang

Loss and Bereavement Support course – Grey Matter Learning

Grieving With Wisdom – Living with Wisdom

Top Documentaries about Death – Talk Death

Create a beautiful memorial website and fundraiser – Cake

Start a memory box – Sue Ryder

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