This Too Shall Pass!

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Hello WA Community:

I have been away for a while due, to circumstances out of my control. We had a death in the family, 3 months. My very dear sister Alicia, who passed away at the age of 72. She was not only my favorite sister, but also my friend, confidant, and the support system for everyone else in the family. I used to tell her that she was an old soul. She had limited scholar education, but the advice she gave, was from a high calling and of deep wisdom, just like my Mother used to.

I know that death is inevitable, and it is something all of us have to deal with at one time or another. I haven't decided yet, if it's better for you to know about your death such as a terminal illness or, for someone to leave this world all of a sudden?

I am not one to air out my personal issues out in public. But, I really think that I needed to put my feelings in writing for my own benefit. To sort of make it more real?

The grieving process contains many steps: Even though I am on a Spiritual Path, when I first got the news, I started asking the Lord, for this not to be true(Bargaining). First thing in the morning, I would reach for the phone to make my daily call to her(Denial). Then you get mad at the departed one for leaving, without any notice(Anger). I was upset at everyone I saw, who appeared to be older than her. Your body goes through the process of feeling physical pain, lack of any kind of motivation, even though there's a drawer full of motivational material(Depression). I haven't reached the final one yet, which is Acceptance.

During our morning chats, I would tell her how my spiritual coach would speak about other lives. How our body is only the vessel for our soul. She then would ask what else I had learned, that had changed my ideas about death? I said that I, was no longer afraid. How I had transformed my beliefs about my former Religion, about heaven and hell? I like to think that I, had an influence in her life with my Spiritual belief. In fact I know I did! I am happy that the Lord used me for that purpose! She did not have an easy life, but made the best of whatever she had.

At the end, we are left with the Abundance of the Love she had for her family, and friends. That is her Legacy!

One final message Ladies and Gentlemen: There is no Past and there is not Future. We only have this very minute, to be happy, to live our lives with passion, and to help and support one another! Because at the end, We Are All One!

Yes, this too shall pass!

Thank you,

Rochelle

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Rochell so very sorry for your loss. It's good to write what you are feeling and thinking. The grieving process takes many avenues and each person finds their own way. Sometimes grieving can be complicated and be more difficult for some.

In any event, we all need to take the time needed to deal with our loss. It gets easier with time believe me I know I lost 4 loved ones including my dad in a span of 2 years. I never got the chance to properly grieve each one when I got the news of the next one passing. Still working through it.

But believe it or not my involvement with WA has been the best medicine for me as it keeps me engaged and putting the focus on others instead of myself.

Please take care of yourself. Wishing you serenity and comfort.
Angela

Thank you so much for your kind words. Take care!
Rochelle

Good to see you are back :)
So sorry for your painful loss.
The writing process is helping you cope.
Feel better.

It's not something that you can do right away, but definitely it does help!
Thank you for your support!
Rochelle

I'm so sorry for your loss dear. No words can bring more comfort than the Lord's presence in your life.

I pray strength and blessings for you always. God bless....
Shirley

Thank you for your prayers, and taking the time to comment. My best to you,
Rochelle

So sorry to hear of your loss. I too lost a sister recently and unexpectedly (she was 56), and she was a good friend and confident, and I understand about all the feelings you have. I'm still dealing with them myself. Still find that I want to pick up the phone and call her and get mad that I can't and then get sad that I can't. It will get better, I know. I lost my husband to cancer in 2001 and it took a long time to get over it. But you do. And you grow incredibly from the experience. If there is a grief group that meets regularly anywhere around, I highly recommend trying that out. It helped me when I lost my husband. Blessings to you.
Sheila

It's funny that you mentioned that, because I was think of looking to see if there is one in the community. It is something that you never get used to.
Thank you for your kind words,
Rochelle

No, You don't get used to it. Ever. The pain dulls after a while, but some part of it will always be there. The place where they were will always be empty. But life helps to fill it somewhat. It won't be the same. But there will be happiness again. My thoughts are with you. Tis a hard thing to lose a sister.

Sorry to hear of your lost. My condolences to your entire family. Just want to advise you that she is in a better place Rochelle, even if we lost someone it is actually her gain. Stay focus and my heart go out you. PEACE!

Bishop


I know that you are right, about her being in a better place. But we are human, and the ego takes center stage and wants physical evidence!
Thank you for your support,
Rochelle

Sorry for your loss...

Thank you so much for your comment,
Rochelle

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