frozen

Right now much of the area around me is experiencing an unusually cold snap of frozen weather. All of the snow and ice that fell during the last winter storm is not melting away at all and we are not expected to get over freezing temperatures anytime soon. The ground is frozen solid and makes moving around challenging and somewhat dangerous. Getting frozen in place can happen to us during our grief as well. One of the most complex and debilitating forms of grief is frozen grief. This is where you can become emotionally numb and disconnected, preventing you from moving in any direction. While we may have the best intentions to continue to live our life without our loved ones physically here, the pain of their absence can make us stop dead in our tracks. We may know in our hearts that we need to continue moving, yet it’s so easy to feel we aren’t getting anywhere. If you feel frozen in your grief, try to make a conscious effort to take even the smallest of baby steps each day. These small steps forward will help you to not feel frozen in your grief. Many times we become frozen when we are overwhelmed because it feels safer than stepping out or moving forward. Trust your loved ones in spirit do not want to see you get completely stuck in the loop of your pain in missing them. So if you are feeling a bit frozen right now and not sure how to get moving, try to remember you are never, ever alone and you are always fully supported by your loved ones and spirit team in the light.