#DayOfReflection

A year ago today we were gripped with uncertainty, not knowing what the immediate future held for any of us and I'm not really sure where the past twelve months have gone to be honest. It almost feels lost, like a blur.  In my ‘real life job’ I've worked longer hours as more and more people reach out to talk about their anxieties about the world around them. And you know, us counsellors and therapists are not immune to experiencing these anxieties ourselves. I for one did not think for a minute that we would lose so many loved ones and that collectively hundreds of thousands of lives would be cut short. I know death is sadly an unavoidable event that comes to us all but we would not usually have to deal with it in such high numbers, being reminded every time we turned on the TV or read the news. 

It’s easy to become immersed in our world as we are so used to seeing it. I like to think of it as using different lenses to see the world through. Maybe sometimes we need a lens that helps us to see the picture from a different angle, more of one area than another to consider thoughts, feelings, responses and reactions and to consider what is happening behind the scenes, the bits out of view if you like. It can help us to feel more in control to know where we need to focus our lens and shed some more light to consider where we want to be and how to get there.

Today, the amazing team at @mariecurie have recognised 23rd March as a National #DayOfReflection. Where we come together to remember all those that have lost their lives this year, no matter the cause, and also the people they have left behind. Although grief doesn’t go away, talking about and remembering those no longer with us really helps address our feelings of loss.  So take a moment to reach out to those today who have lost loved ones this year, pause, reflect and remember.

Demi x



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