Carole Brody Fleet Happily EVEN After
Omtimes: What are some of the first steps to take at the beginning of the healing journey?
Carole: Make the choice to heal! It seems rather obvious, but many people do not make a conscious choice to begin the healing process. Just by being here, we are entitled to every abundance, happiness and dream that we want to chase – but you have to choose to do so.
Make time for grief. Most of us do not have the luxury of giving in to grief whenever the spirit takes us. However, if you don’t take the time to grieve, that grief will come back to bite you at some point. By setting aside “me” time (that does not include any distractions), you are allowing yourself to actually move through the grieving process in a healthy way.
Proactive coping vs. reactive coping: This is simply taking conscious control of the situation. We cannot control life or death, but “Happily EVEN After…” teaches how we can assume control over a situation where we have had little control.
Take conscious ownership of your healing journey: Actually own it. It belongs to you. Again, as long as you are not coping in a destructive manner and you are not hurting yourself or anyone around you, however you choose to proceed on your healing journey is entirely up to you.
Reach out for help. I can’t help anyone begin healing “sooner”, but I can help starting right now today – and “Happily EVEN After…” will too.
