Your body carries so much when you are grieving. Remember, grief is in your body, in your neuro-chemistry. Pay attention to it instead of pushing it away or ignoring it.
The Loving-Kindness for the Body Meditation by Trudy Goodman, a renowned Buddhist meditation teacher and Harvard-trained psychotherapist, may guide you. Trudy’s practice is also great to do in bed upon waking, right before falling asleep or any time you want to spend two to three minutes coming home to your body as a place of refuge and peace. — Jo Christner
Trudy Goodman’s Loving-Kindness for the Body Meditation:
Place a hand gently on your heart.
Sense and feel this body that has been with you for your entire life.
Give your body some love by offering it friendly wishes:
Dear body, may you be safe and protected
Dear body, may you be healthy and strong
Dear body, may you be peaceful and happy
Dear body, may I care for you joyfully
If you are aware of any discomfort, see if you can befriend it rather than push it away — imagine sending it ease it with your kind breath, letting your shoulders soften as you exhale.
Enjoy a few restful breaths.
Experience a two-minute guided meditation by Trudy on the “Quest for Eternal Sunshine” YouTube channel.