Category: Hollow Spaces – Life After Loss
Hollow Spaces: Life After Loss is a dedicated space within the Cognitive Psycho blog where the echoes of grief, memory, and healing are explored. This section dives deeply into the emptiness left by loss, seeking to understand and make peace with the void it creates. Through stories, reflections, and insights from philosophy, psychology, and personal experience, Hollow Spaces invites readers to find solace, connection, and a path forward in their own journey through grief. It’s a place to honor those we’ve lost, process the pain of absence, and rediscover meaning in life’s silent, tender spaces.
This section includes Letters to my Mother, an intimate collection of reflections, memories, and heartfelt conversations written in honor of my late mother.
The Depth of Grief and Love: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Discover the profound connection between grief and love. This article explores how grief reflects the depth of love, offering holistic insights from psychology, philosophy, and nature. Embrace the transformative power of loss and love, and uncover meaning in life’s dualities of joy and sorrow. A heartfelt journey into humanity’s essence Read more
What Their Death Means for the Rest of My Life
Losing someone we love feels like a piece of our soul gets ripped away. The emptiness they leave behind echoes in ways words can barely capture. But as painful as it is, the truth stands unwavering: it’s better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all. Here’s why their love—and even… Read more
The Meaning of Their Death: How Loss Shapes the Rest of Your Life
Discover how grief shapes your life and learn to find meaning after loss. This compassionate guide explores love, purpose, and acceptance, offering insights to navigate the pain and transform it into a source of strength. Embrace the journey of healing and honoring their memory in your evolving story. Read more
Why Do Good People Have to Die Early or Unexpectedly? Coping with Loss
Explore the profound question of why good people often die early or unexpectedly. This compassionate article blends spiritual, philosophical, and scientific insights to offer comfort, understanding, and a deeper appreciation of life’s fragility and meaning. Find hope, healing, and purpose in honoring their lasting legacy. Read more
Could I Have Done More? A Holistic Reflection on Loss
Grief often leads us to wonder if we could have done more when a loved one passes away, resulting in guilt and self-reproach. It’s essential to recognize our influence is limited and to find value in everyday moments of care. Ultimately, honoring their memory involves living intentionally and embracing connection, gratitude, and kindness. Read more
Do We Create Our Afterlife with Belief?
I had a dream about my mother, and when I woke up, I felt a mix of awe and comfort. It wasn’t just a dream—it was vivid, like she was truly there, standing before me, her presence wrapped in peace. As I shared this with my father, I found myself saying something I had been… Read more
A Dream of My Mother: Love, Loss, and Healing
Not long after my mother’s funeral, I had a dream that has stayed with me ever since. In it, she was sitting on a beach, reclined on a lounger, with the waves softly kissing the shore. She looked radiant—young in a way I could never remember her being, glowing with health and serenity. But there… Read more
What Happens to the Consciousness After Death?
This is one of the most profound questions we ask ourselves when faced with the mystery of death: What happens to consciousness when the body is no longer here? Is it extinguished, like a flame in the wind, or does it persist, flowing into something greater and eternal? For me, this question became deeply personal… Read more
Did they suffer in their final moments? Understanding the Transition.
The passing of loved ones often raises concerns about their suffering. However, insights from medical and spiritual perspectives suggest that the body naturally seeks comfort in dying, leading to a peaceful detachment from pain. Near-death experiences indicate a consistent sensation of serenity, challenging our fears about suffering in final moments. Embracing this can help us… Read more
A prayer for my Mother
A prayer for my mother: “Dear Lord, Please embrace my mother in your loving arms, Grant her peace and eternal rest, And let her know how deeply she is missed. Guide her soul in your light, And may she find joy in your presence forevermore. Amen.” Read more