You Are Just…

Grief-stricken and everything will be ok…

Over time you will feel better and not hurt so much…

You just need to get over it and snapback…

If you have experienced a great loss you have heard these words. Maybe not exactly the same words but the same meaning and intent.

People, especially those close to you, have no idea what to say to help, so they express their feelings in odd ways. Usually with what they think you want to hear.

You are Grief-Stricken…

The dictionary defines this as very sad: deeply affected by grief.

And to leave no doubt about what it really means, here’s how Thesaurus.com sees it…

But think about this. How much better would your life be if you were Grace-Stricken?

I know one thing for absolute certain…

The positives of Grace far outweigh the negatives of Grief.

When you are hurting, really Grief-stricken, do what I did…

Be Grateful for the love and life you had, not what you lost…

Be Resilient and even for only a short while, bounce back…

Be Authentic, be real, and honest with yourself…

Be Creative and work hard at finding a new outlet for your feelings and emotions…

Be Empathetic and truly give yourself time to feel and heal. Let others around you in.

These 5 arch stones of Grace saved me from needless sorrow, sadness, despair, and another hundred negatives that will only keep you down and out.

I have been saved by Grace…

Both literally and figuratively.

God Bless,
Eric Richard Haas

Build your bridge of Grace over your river of tears…