12/01/2025
This memory from 2014 popped up today…and never would I have imagined that just three years later my dad would no longer be in this realm, but walking with me as an ancestor.
Even though I know my daddy is with me spiritually and energetically, it doesn’t take away the sting of missing him in the physical. And I miss him…deeply.
With the holiday season upon us, let’s check in on our friends who have lost loved ones…no matter how long it’s been. This time of year brings family together, and for many, it also brings a wave of low vibrational frequencies because of the empty chairs at the table…the grandparents, parents, siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, best friends who are no longer here.
Don’t just hear people when they say “I’m fine.” Listen to the stillness between the words. Pay attention to tone, inflection, and the energy of the conversation. And if you sense they are not okay, be a source of comfort. Not by trying to fix it with words, but by offering your presence. Sometimes when we don’t know what to say…simply being present is the medicine.
To anyone reading this who finds this season especially heavy…you are loved, valued, and seen.
And while the void left by someone’s transition never truly disappears, our capacity to carry that void expands as we honor them…and honor our own feelings as we grieve.
There is no time limit on grieving…no correct or incorrect way to grieve. Grieve in the way that serves you and remember there are people who are here for you! There is no shame in asking for help. I’ve had to do it numerous times and I am so thankful to and for those who came when I called!
