Coming back to life is not a gift. It doesn't just happen. You can't buy it in a pill or liquid. It is a decision, a plan, a path, a goal. It should be Getting Back To Life, or better yet, Getting Back To Living.
What it is going to take is making a commitment to make choices. Choices between what you have, what you had, what you want, what you don't want, also where you are, where you have been, and where you want to be. These choices may not be easy and should be considered for a while.
Since you are still here, it is likely that you have not completed your purpose or don't know what your God given purpose is. Mine is to write. Love your neighbor as yourself. Minister to the widows.
You must minimize your grief and not let it dominate your life. Seek counseling or grief support. Realize that you are not alone. Others have lost their spouse and want you to share your grief. That reduces the grief for you and them.
Build from your past. What did you do with your spouse that you can now do by yourself? Volunteering, sports, arts, travel? What had you always thought about doing? Do it now. Take care of your health. Take advantage of free and inexpensive seminars and classes. Look deeper into your faith.
To Be Continued...
