Life Does Go On

It has been several months since visiting this page and writing a new blog post.  Is this a sign that life goes on?  Should we feel guilty when life goes on and we no longer remember the anniversary date of our loved one's passing each month?  Should we feel guilty about other things we have started to do that bring us joy and happiness?  Should we choose to be "stuck" in our grief and loss instead?  Well, all I can say is that for me, I have found a way to live each day of my life knowing that she is with me in all I do, and that she would be proud, happy, thrilled that I was doing it.  Often throughout the day, there is something I want to tell her or something I want to share with her.  What is stopping me?  Yes, I might look funny talking to myself while driving my car or walking, but so do all those other people who are talking on cell phones or singing to the radio.  I can still share my day with her, and I know exactly what she would say back to me :-).  So I don't think we should feel guilty, especially if we have found a way to continue to live life with their spirit in what we do.  Does this mean we will never remember or be sad at times?  No!  There are plenty of days where I am sad and wish that she were physically here to do all of the things we dreamed about doing.  But, mouring may come for a night, but joy comes in the morning!  Each day is a new day, filled with wonderful choices and experiences.  Choosing to embrace those and live to the fullest, in my opinion honors the spirit of our loved one's who would want nothing less for us.  On that note, I may not be writing here as much as I am starting a new blog on my new business website.  Check it out at coaching4thejourney.weebly.com.  Blessings to you all and may strength and peace abound on your journey through loss and grief.