10 Healing Thoughts
We can choose to reflect with kindness rather than regret with judgement.
During times of loss, we may spend too much time with thoughts which do not help. We may decide we should have done more so our thoughts become punishing. We may regret words we said so our thoughts become recriminating. We may wonder how we could have changed an outcome so our thoughts become worrying.
These kinds of thoughts just make a tough time even more unbearable.Â
We can choose different thoughts. When you start down the path of hurtful thoughts, consider replacing them with these healing thoughts:
I can choose forgiveness. Today, I ask for forgiveness from myself and from others, including those no longer with me. Today, I receive forgiveness from myself and from others, including those no longer with me.
I can embrace my imperfection. I am imperfect so I can connect with others through my vulnerability. My imperfection is a blessing that creates deep connections for me. These deep connections can help my healing because I realize I am not alone.
I can take time. My healing is a process and I can give myself the time I need.
I can share my needs. When others question my healing process, I can share that I need time and am grateful to receive it.
I can get support. I am not alone in my pain and can connect with others who share my struggle.
I can give kindness. My pain may make my life difficult but it has not taken away my ability to be kind. I can give a kind word or action to myself and to others. My kindness gives me comfort.
I can create. I have the tools I need to create, which can be an action that uses my time well.
I can honor. I have received a legacy through my loss which I can honor by making good decisions for myself right now.
I can document. I can write down the good memories because they are the memories worth savoring and most important to share.
I can release. I can cry, laugh, express, vent. With my release, I can let go so I can let it. I can continue.
What healing thoughts would you add to our list?
Resources
Download My Daily Healing Plan which helps you find a way to your healing.
Join Grief Care and Share, our twice-a-month grief support group.
Join our group, Healing Our Way.