I lay down and I slept,
I awoke again, for the LORD sustained me.
Psalm 3:5
THE NEXT RIGHT THING WHEN EVERYTHING HAS GONE WRONG:
At our core, we must be rooted in scripture—without it there is nothing to stop the spiral of our thoughts when we need to sleep, there is nothing to hold us accountable for what we put in our body, and there is no standard for the words and thoughts we have as we walk.
Just take one verse or a phrase from scripture and cling to it. Psalm 139 is a great place to start if you are looking for ideas. For a long time, the only words I clung to were "even in the depths, you are there".
Click on the "CLING TO SCRIPTURE" button above to read Wesley's experience with this.
Take time to prioritize your sleep.
Your body has a lot to process. There may be bad dreams, you may be restless, you might be afraid, Find ways to encourage and support your body to get the rest that it needs. Magnesium supplements and chamomile tea are great places to start.
Click on the "SLEEP WELL" button above to find links and helpful tips giving yourself the gift of quality sleep.
Nourish your body with foods that will help process your grief.
Grief is not just mental, it's physical. Eat red meats, prioritize your vegetables, and supplement your vitamins and minerals as needed. Your brain needs all the support it can get right now.
Passion flower, lemon balm, and rose petals are great herbs to take in the form of a tea or an herbal tincture to consider consuming while grief is overwhelming.
Click on the "EAT WELL" button above to read Gracie's experience on eating well.
A walk a day keeps your mind at bay.
There is something so healing about the sun shining down as you process your thoughts on a walk. Overwhelming grief, anger, and spiraling thoughts often feel much more manageable if you can get your body moving.
Clean on the "WALK OFTEN" button above to find more benefits of walking listed on a printable document.