29. Beyond Grief
Join Keri in another heartfelt episode of "Style Your Dreams," where she courageously explores the often-overlooked topic of grief, especially as the holiday season approaches or when reflecting on past holidays. Drawing from her personal experience of losing her mother, stepfather, and aunt within a short period, Keri shares insights on managing grief, offering empathy, and practicing self-compassion.
Episode Highlights:
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Personal Journey: Keri reflects on her own journey with grief, discussing the profound impact of losing close family members. She emphasizes that grief is unique to each person and recognizes the diverse ways individuals cope and heal.
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Holiday Reflections: As the holidays near, Keri explores the complex emotions that often accompany this festive season, where joy and sadness can coexist. She notes how many people struggle with grief during this time and underscores the importance of being present and offering grace to oneself and others.
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Perspective on Time: While commonly stated that time heals all wounds, Keri challenges this notion by suggesting that time instead offers perspective. She encourages listeners to embrace the natural ebb and flow of their emotions and to allow themselves the grace to feel and heal at their own pace.
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Balancing Grief and Gratitude: Keri introduces the idea of balancing grief with gratitude, sharing her practice of transforming moments of missing her mother into reflections of gratitude for the wonderful times they had together. She believes this balance can bring a sense of freedom and even a touch of magic to the healing process.
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Goals and Grief at Year-End: The episode goes beyond traditional notions of grief to include the grief associated with unmet goals. Keri discusses her own end-of-year reflections, acknowledging how unachieved goals can lead to self-criticism. She encourages listeners to shift their mindset, recognizing that accomplishments often happen on their own timeline.
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Sharing and Speaking Truth: Keri advocates for open communication and the importance of sharing one's struggles. She highlights the strength found in speaking one's truth, especially during the holiday season, as it can foster connection and support among those facing similar challenges.
Conclusion:
As the episode wraps up, Keri sends warm wishes for the holiday season and a joyful new year. She invites listeners to share their thoughts, provide feedback, and engage with the podcast community.
Remember to subscribe, leave a five-star rating, and share the podcast with friends to help keep this empowering content flowing. Keri is excited to bring more inspiring conversations to your ears in future episodes.
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Happy holidays, and here's to a fantastic new year filled with style and grace!
