Mindfulness and Grief
Mindfulness is a practice that centers on cultivating awareness of the present moment while calmly acknowledging one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. It’s a therapeutic technique used to address a variety of mental health issues, gaining prominence for its role in stress reduction. When it comes to grief—a complex and deeply personal experience—the application of mindfulness has been observed to offer solace and perspective to those mourning a loss. Grief can manifest in a spectrum of emotional, physical, and psychological ways, often leading to feelings of sadness, anger, and even detachment from daily life.