Monday Morning Conversations with Nancy and Dan 7 MMC - Good Boundaries
Oct 22, 2025
Discover the power of boundaries during grief and how they help manage your energy. Learn how grief can make personal limits feel fragile and what practical strategies can support you. Nancy and Dan share insights on handling intrusive nighttime thoughts and the importance of silence for resilience. They explore grounding practices and mindful activities like nature walks and music that replenish emotional energy. Forgiveness and self-awareness are highlighted as essential to navigating loss while encouraging living fully, even in pain.
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Grief Changes Your 'Normal' Permanently
- Grief is uniquely experienced and reshapes your sense of normal.
- You are called to discover a new normal rather than return to the old one.
Spacey Months After Loss
- Nancy describes feeling spacey and fragmented for months after Leah's death.
- She says staying out of her body was a protective response to unbearable pain.
Start Small With Silence
- Practice silence in small chunks to let feelings arise and pass.
- Set a timer for two minutes and gradually extend silent practice as you build tolerance.