Hello Jo-anne
When I lost my mother, it was and remains my greatest loss.
Mothers seem to have the unique ability to love unconditionally and without limit. I haven't heard of many other sources of this kind of love.
A lot of people are lucky to have experienced this love - I know that I am one. And for that I am grateful.
When I meditate I do the following that brings me peace:
Between breaths, I say thank you.
I don't stop and think of the reasons, because pure meditation should be done with the soul, not the brain.
But quite simply I am saying thank you for the last breath (GRATITUDE) and thank you for my next breath (HOPE). Hope for peace and healing.
Those two principles are a good foundation for our Journey of Healing.
Later on, I write a journal of (a simple list, really) of everything that I am grateful for. I add to it each day. Big things - family, friends. And small things - a flower, sunshine, a friendly hello and a million others.
This helps me get through emotional times.
The other thing is that whenever I think of my mom, I feel her loving spiritual presence.
Then I am not as sad, in fact, I am comforted knowing that she and her love will always be with me.
I am not trying to tell you what will work for you, Jo-anne.
I am simply sharing what works for me and hoping that (with the input of many people) you will discover what it is that brings peace to your heart.
We'll be here for you, Jo-anne.
eKim