I feel the need to continue to share the grief of losing my dear mother with you, for the lessons it holds for all of us.

As my mother took her last breaths, those minutes that I spent with her were monumental. There was a deep meaningful connection, a closeness, and at the same time the deepest sense of loss that is too big to describe. The night that she passed I wanted to somehow re-live the entire experience so that I could shower her with kisses just one more time.

We have all experienced grief at one time or another in our lives. I believe that it is in the releasing, the letting go with love, and moving forward that is so powerful.

While hiking in nature this past weekend I found myself lost in the sounds around me, with birds singing, insects talking, and leaves crackling underfoot. As I climbed up and down the steep terrain, I noticed that my body felt hot and I was uncomfortable. I suddenly realized that sweat was dripping from my face as I found myself lost in moments of just being. The sounds of nature were so clear, yet I became aware of my mind drifting off. Suddenly thoughts of my mother filled my mind, and then the tears welled up in my eyes and ran down my face. I felt saddened and experienced that same deep grief I had known as she was passing. And yet I also realized that it felt good to let go and to capture the deep sense of love for my dear mother. Surrounded by the energy of nature, I was able to release my grief and to capture loving feelings of my mother.

Energy work can help you to look more closely at the losses in your life and to help you to release those losses in loving, safe environment so that you can feel a sense of ease on an emotional, physical and spiritual level.