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Healing Through Belongingness- a unique experience Aditi m Sengupta Healing is not an orderly progression. Somehow we stumble and move forward, when we risk a look back , we see the many small wonders that have marked our path. It may have been a hug, we were too numb to feel , a book but we were too scattered to absorb, a card that our tear deemed eyes wouldn’t allow us to read, a story about our loved ones that we listened to with both anguish and gratitude. From these things we are nourished and pulled upright by creating a sense of belongingness through meditation. The process of silence that we experience give us an insight into standing together and expressing our emotions through belongingness and the process of healing begins. When we come together and talk, we are less lonely. We develop the hearing of our own concerns voiced aloud in front of a group of unknown people, a sense of comfort and confidence overshadows the power of our painful thoughts. Spoken and shared thoughts gives hope. The understanding happens that the burdens of loss and loneliness , pain and grief, anger and questions , sadness and guilt belong to us all.The strength and courage that is imparted to an individual as they travel through grieving causes healing. Yoga gives a feeling “You are not alone.” There are resources and people to support everyone. There is no universal time frame for healing, one moves forward from the place where they are now. Focussed meditation on different parts of the body results in immediate release from shock of disorientation and trouble in concentration. It also helps in getting relief from disturbed sleep , loss of appetite, intense sadness and lack of energy. Writing down any sorts of anger is a therapy towards the deceased, and other family members . It also provides relief from deeply seated mental illness which sometimes people are unaware of. Even stored guilt feelings are released through focused meditation followed by writing. Overall, the feelings usually diminish over time and the ability to cope with the surroundings start to develop and the healing process begins. The radiance and beauty of life is defined through breathing , mediation and belongingness to silence. A day when one can look back they know that they were there. Acknowledgements: 1.To the essence and flavor of practicing Silence course sponsored by Ved Vignan Mahavidyapeeth, 2002-2010. 2.Survivors are the most courageous people we know. Be well, Be peaceful and Be hopeful . A message from the Depression Education Resource Center, Univ. of Michigan Depression Center. copyrighted 2010.
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