Grief Gardening
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow” ~ Aubrey Hepburn
Grief will never go away and we don’t completely get over the loss of our loved ones, but the most intense, debilitating feelings will lessen over time as we practice healthy coping.
Some find that gardening as they grieve, known as ‘grief gardening’ can gently relieve some of the emotional and physical symptoms after the loss of their loved one.
Gardening has many therapeutic benefits; it’s a sensory process of creating and healing, with color, texture and fragrance, rain or shine, and fresh air.
Gardens are both active to work and restful to sit in, relaxing and gives us the space to remove ourselves from the worries while breathing in nature.
Even if you don’t have a garden you can still enjoy gardening by growing plants and flowers on a windowsill or volunteering in a community garden.
Gardening provides an activity in which you can gently move forward and experience the best of the world, as you plant seeds, watch things grow, work with the changing seasons, and see the life and death cycle within the natural world.
Gardening is for everyone.
About Lisa
I am a grief counselor, certified grief educator, certified professional life coach, speaker, and writer dedicated to helping you navigate through life and loss. My greatest joy is to help others, to have the honor to listen to your story, and to offer hope. I am truly grateful and it is my privilege to be on this journey with you.