Dustin Schneider

Dustin Schneider

     Dustin is the founder of Living Observance. After experiencing 5 deaths of family members and one pet in a short 3.5 years, he found a way to make the grieving process less painful. The loss of a loved one is a physically and emotionally draining experience. Often times a death in the family can cause rifts between family members that aren't prepared for the experience. Dustin has been working to find a way to package the methodology he developed so more people can grieve in a healthy and positive manner. He believes that through knowledge, patience, and a little guidance anyone can learn how to work through the sea of challenging emotions that follow a death in a way that respects the deceased and doesn't harm existing relationships.

22 April 2021

Healing From Loss

What Is The Best Way To Heal From Loss?

Healing from a loss begins with practicing gratitude and generosity at every opportunity. There have been several studies that show direct health benefits that are tied to generosity. Some benefits include finding a sense of purpose, feeling more in control, lower stress, and lower blood pressure. When it comes to practicing gratitude, Douglas Wood said, "The heart that gives thanks is a happy one, for we cannot feel thankful and unhappy at the same time."

 

I know you probably found this article because you are most likely in a hurry and wondering what the best gifts for new parents are. I’ll tell you what the best gift is upfront, but you should read on to see why it is the best gift. At face value you may think I’m crazy. I promise that not only is this the perfect gift for new parents who have everything, but it doubles as a unique baby gift!

There are a number of different grief theories that contain excellent advice about healing that you may have never heard of. Every time I read an article, blog post, research paper, or book about grief I learn something that helps with my personal experience with bereavement. The more that I learn, the more comfortable I am with grief and the easier it is to process my ongoing grief. This article is designed to give you an overview of some of these theories. This post will be updated as I encounter more grief theories. Check back for updates soon!

When someone you care about has experienced a death, it can be challenging to know what you can do or say to show your support for them. When you search the internet for ideas, you’ll undoubtedly see plenty of websites offering sympathy gifts, condolence gifts, or sentimental gifts that you can buy. The best gift that you can give to someone that is grieving is not something that money can buy. It is something that only you can share. The single most meaningful gift for a bereaved person is a shared story about the loved one that passed away.

If you are like me, when you are in the middle of being swallowed by grief, you are hoping that anything will come to lift you out of that negative place. You can engage in many activities that will temporarily dull the pain of your loss, but they come at the expense of your future. In this article, you’ll find some of the healthier practices that can help you work through your pain today without sacrificing your future self.
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