2025.04.08

The body disappears, but the mind is eternal, how to nurture new bonds beyond bereavement

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Parting with a loved one is an inevitable life test for anyone. Even though the physical body fades over time, its memories and emotions are deeply rooted in our hearts and continue to shine forever. But even after we lose this deep bond, can we still feel its presence and form a new bond in our hearts?

In this article, we'll explore ways to overcome bereavement and nurture new emotional connections. Through the changes that arise in our hearts and the healing and renewal powers that are found in them, we will consider how to cultivate new bonds. Let's embark on a journey to cherish the memories of our days together and find the key to the future.

Article Contents

Dealing with the grief of bereavement
Bereavement from a Spiritual Perspective
Learning the Meaning of Life through Bereavement
A Practical Approach: How to Cultivate New Bonds
Summary: Walking with hope for the future
- Turning the bond with the deceased into a force for life
- The Importance of Holding on to Hope

Dealing with the grief of bereavement

The change of heart brought about by bereavement

When we face the death of a loved one, various changes occur in our minds. Feelings of loss, loneliness, regret, and other complex emotions come rushing at you all at once. And those emotions can sometimes be hard to control. It shows how big a loved one has been in our hearts. When you experience bereavement, it can feel like everyday life that you used to take for granted has suddenly lost its color. However, this is a natural human reaction, and it is through this process that we begin to accept ourselves.

Understanding Loss and How to Overcome It

The sense of loss that comes from the bereavement of a loved one causes the feeling of a gaping hole in the heart. It is unnecessary to try to get rid of this feeling by force. It's important to understand and accept the feeling of loss, not to deny it. By being honest with your grief instead of suppressing the emotions that arise in your heart, your mind will gradually move toward healing. According to Hiroyuki Ehara's spiritual perspective, death is not the end, but the beginning of a new relationship. With this perspective in mind, you may be able to turn bereavement into strength.

The first step to accepting death

In the immediate aftermath of the loss of a loved one, emotions can be confused and it can be difficult to accept reality itself. However, the first step to accepting death is, above all, to accept what you are feeling as it is. It's never wrong to shed tears, to be anxious or angry. Because it is a natural phenomenon for the mind to proceed with the healing process. There is also the idea that from a spiritual point of view, "the soul is eternal" and that the deceased is watching over you. By adopting this perspective, we will be able to find new hope in the midst of grief little by little.

Bereavement from a Spiritual Perspective

Thinking about the meaning of "the soul is eternal"

When we witness the death of a loved one, we often feel a deep sense of loss and are confronted with fundamental questions such as "What is death?" and "What is life?" From a spiritual point of view, death is considered to be the end of the body, but the journey of the soul continues. The concept that "the soul is eternal" suggests that invisible beings are always with us. This mindset will guide you to stay connected in your heart even when your loved one is not physically around.

How to build a new relationship with a loved one

After the bereavement of a loved one, you can maintain a new bond with that person. This is achieved by cherishing the memories of the deceased in our daily lives and continuing to hold a sense of gratitude in our hearts. It is also a spiritual connection to see the deceased through a dream or to feel their presence in a casual moment. For example, if you experience a scent, sound, or mysterious event associated with the deceased, you may want to consider that person by your side. These methods lead to new forms of affection and relationship-building.

Receive a message from a deceased person

From a spiritual point of view, our loved ones keep sending us messages. Experiences such as a loved one saying kind words to you in a dream, or an unexpected appearance of a certain scent or song that reminds you of the deceased may be a sign from them. By being aware of and receiving these messages, you will feel connected to the deceased and gain the strength to move forward in your daily life. Spiritual leaders like Hiroyuki Ehara have also advocated that death is an opportunity to learn and find new forms of love. Exposure to these mindsets can help you overcome bereavement and build deeper bonds.

Learning the Meaning of Life through Bereavement

Reaffirming the Preciousness of Limited Life

The death of someone close to us confronts us with the "finiteness of life" that we are rarely aware of. Saying goodbye to a loved one reminds us that life is not eternal and gives us an opportunity to think about how we should live in the present moment. From a spiritual point of view, it is said that the soul continues even when the physical existence disappears, but it is important to cherish every moment because the time in this world is limited. Through bereavement, we can realize the small joys in everyday life and the preciousness of love, and develop a heart of gratitude.

Growing up in the wake of the death of someone close to you

A great sense of loss can lead us to deep grief while also providing new opportunities for growth. When you lose someone close to you, you have the opportunity to reflect on your way of life and values. For example, you may think about how much love the deceased person gave you, and you may feel that you want to be a person who can support someone else. The death of a loved one can also give you the courage to value your time and challenge your goals and dreams. Achieving personal growth through grief is one way to enrich our lives.

The power that bonds beyond death give us

Bereavement can feel like a visible disconnection. However, from a spiritual point of view, the bond with the deceased does not disappear, but continues in a new form. For example, you may feel the deceased through a dream or receive a mysterious sign that makes you realize that you are not alone. It gives us spiritual encouragement and supports our ability to live. By embracing the idea that the soul continues to exist, we ensure that our relationship with our loved ones is eternal and that bond will continue to empower us both while we are alive and after we die.

A Practical Approach: How to Cultivate New Bonds

How to feel the deceased in everyday life

In your daily life, when you feel the death of a loved one, but you feel that that person is always by your side, it is a step toward healing and moving forward. For example, you can feel closer to memories by listening to music that the deceased loved or visiting places that the deceased wanted to visit. It is also important to have a spiritual perspective when you suddenly encounter a smell or landscape that reminds you of the deceased, and to perceive it as a "message from the deceased." By paying attention to these small signs in everyday life, we can deepen our connection beyond physical separation.

Healing the Mind through Gratitude and Reminiscence

Taking time to reminisce and appreciate the memories of the deceased can help heal the heart. For example, at the end of the day, try to remember a happy event you had with that person. At that moment, it is important to convey the feeling of "thank you" in your heart. Cultivating a sense of gratitude can ease the sense of loss and build a new bond with the deceased. This process is also closely related to a spiritual perspective that sees death as a "continuation" rather than an "end."

Supporting the community and family

When you experience the death of a loved one, it's important to connect with the people around you instead of carrying it alone. Talking about the deceased with family and friends and sharing memories can heal each other's hearts. Joining a community with similar experiences also opens up opportunities for empathy and new perspectives. The emotions that arise in mutual support also lead to the further spread of the love taught by the deceased.

Connecting Love through Creative Expression

Expressing your feelings for the deceased in creative ways not only heals your heart, but also helps to develop new bonds. For example, activities such as writing a letter to the deceased or creating an album of photos and memories can be an opportunity to organize your feelings. Also, if you express your thoughts through artistic means such as painting, poetry, and music, it will be inspiring and aesthetic for those around you. The form of love that is born in creation is eternal, and it can be said that it is proof that the existence of loved ones continues to live.

Summary: Walking with hope for the future

Turning the bond with the deceased into a force for life

The death of a loved one leaves a deep sense of loss in our hearts, but by re-examining that bond, we can turn it into a force for life. From a "spiritual" perspective, death is not the end of the body, but only a break in the soul's journey. The connection with the deceased lasts forever in our hearts, albeit in different forms.

One way to turn that bond into a force in your life is to reflect on the love and teachings of the deceased in your daily life and to be grateful. In addition, by passing on the influence received from the deceased to others and using it as the basis for our actions and values, the deceased will be deeply engraved in our way of life. In this way, their presence becomes an important part of shaping our lives and a force that supports our growth.

The Importance of Holding on to Hope

It is very important to stay hopeful even after experiencing the death of a loved one. Being keenly aware of the finiteness of life makes us reconsider the meaning of living in the present. No matter how deep our grief may be, looking at the future from a "spiritual" perspective can help us find new hope.

In order not to lose hope, it is important to continue to feel the bond with the deceased in your heart, and at the same time, to look at your current life and new encounters. Also, by finding gratitude for even the smallest things and delivering kindness to someone, the warm feelings that arise within you lead to hope.

In order to walk with hope for the future, it is necessary not to deny the grief itself, but to understand the pain over time and move forward. Life may seem hard at first glance, but it will surely bring us new insights and growth.

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