My Mother's Death - Finding myself!

In 2009, life threw me a curveball that I never saw coming.

It was the year my world shattered into a million pieces

I have no one!

Talking to myself

My mother was no more – She passed away!

An anchor that kept our family ship steady was gone.

Little did I know!

I was about to embark on a journey of heartache, responsibility.

But ultimately - Self-discovery!

The days that followed were a blur of condolences and funeral arrangements.

But when the dust settled, the real challenge began.

I found myself burdened with family responsibilities

The well-being of my siblings

It was a tough pill to swallow

Almost unbearable at times

Financial struggles.

With the medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of my mother's income

Swimming against a current of debt

It felt like there was no light at the end of the tunnel.

Emotionally, the pain was relentless.

Grief is a cruel companion, lurking in the corners of your mind and heart, ready to pounce when you least expect it.

There were nights when I would lie awake, the silence echoing the void she left behind.

It was an emotional rollercoaster

Each item holding her memory threatened to engulf me.

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Amidst the chaos, I stumbled upon a lifeline.

At first, it seemed like an escape, a brief respite from the storm raging around me.

I found solace in the quiet moments.

Focusing on my breath as a way to momentarily silence the cacophony of emotions within.

It became my refuge, a sacred space where I could confront my pain.

Found the strength to face another day.

Meditation!

Became my daily ritual

A practice that allowed me to navigate through grief

It didn't magically erase the pain, but it gave me the tools to cope.

Slowly but surely,

I began to find a sense of peace amid the chaos.

The burden didn't vanish,

But I learned to carry it with a little more grace.

As the months passed, I discovered resilience within me that I never knew existed.

The struggles persisted,

But so did my determination to overcome them.

The financial hardships didn't disappear overnight,

But I found creative solutions and learned to live with less.

The grief didn't vanish,

But I learned to coexist with it through constant meditation.

Looking back

That dark period in my life became a catalyst for personal growth.

Through the tears and the heartache,

I emerged stronger

More compassionate

With a newfound appreciation for the fragility of life.

My mother's passing was a harsh teacher

But it also taught me the importance of resilience

The healing power of meditation

The enduring strength of the human spirit

Keep Meditating! It is a perfect therapy!

Keep smiling!

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