Our minds are astounding, conceptual systems invisible to the naked eye. The physical organ at the helm is our brain, but the only tangible measure of human cognition is our behavior; a series of unique responses to stimuli that is in no way replicated between two individuals.
When you consider the everyday functionality of the brain, or even the speed at which said functionality occurs every second of our lives, it is no wonder that when the shock of loss takes place in our lives, it struggles with sorting through the emotions of tremendous grief and necessary coping that come in tow.
While individual behaviors and responses to trauma do differ from person to person, we all experience grief in loss. We cry, feel anger, struggle with fear, or bottle up those emotions to remain strong for our friends and loved ones. Yet in one way or another, we are grieving before we start to cope and heal.
It Is Not Simple For Everyone
Nevertheless, there are those who take much longer to heal or possibly cannot move past the loss of a loved one, especially one that is unexpected.
Our brains being in charge of every vital function of our physical being and the emotional epicenter does tend to reach capacity at one point or another. This can cause a glitch in our systems, which many may experience as anxiety or depression, or it becomes an itch we cannot scratch, prompting anger.
So how do we clear our mental browser history, so to speak? Many have their preferences, but a proven method for several different individuals is journaling through their grief.
Emptying What Is In Our Minds
Our feelings are intangible and as previously mentioned, invisible to the naked eye. This makes them feel insurmountable, as we are physical, visual creatures. How can we overcome a feeling that we cannot get our hands on or walk away from?
Journaling about our grief makes those feelings tangible and in doing so, allows them to physically occupy our space and become a visual item our brain better understands. Also, let’s not forget that journaling is writing, and writing is an art form. Many art educators attest to the reality that art is our way of understanding ourselves, our identity, and the world around us.
Therefore, when you journal, especially with a pen and paper as opposed to a computer, you are physically putting your thoughts and emotions somewhere, removing them from your mind and putting them in a medium you can better understand.
We Are Always Here
In your time of grief and loss, we at Adolf Funeral Home and Cremation Services want to be part of your healing. Our team prides itself on our customer service in funeral planning and burial needs, with personalized attention paid to the sensitivity and individuality of you and your family’s grieving process. To discover more about how we can serve your needs, please visit our website to call or email us today.
