Relationships are at the core of our existence.
They are as necessary to us as food and water!
For none of us lives to himself alone and none of us dies to himself alone. - Romans 14:7
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. - Romans 12:10
Love one another. - John 13:34
Areas of misinformation that can become a stumbling block
Many of us are raised to believe:
All of these are okay in and of themselves, but in relation to grief, this misinformation causes us to bury our feelings and it can become detrimental.
Grief creates a lot of emotional energy and we're like teapots - meant to give off steam as it builds. Be careful how you release energy to avoid negative consequences.
Some common ways to release emotional energy:
While some of these may be okay in moderation, there is a high potential for negative effect when we channel our emotional energy through them.
When you feel emotional:
Talk to someone - remember - relationships serve a purpose and comfort is a two-way street. You give it. You receive it.
Read 2 Corinthians 3-6
Effective grieving requires two components:
