photo taken at ABC Carpets in NYC
Safe places are a necessity across life. Stop and think a moment about where yours is found. Hopefully you have a place established somewhere. At a conference today on death and dying I was introduced to the Hebrew term 'mekom hanekhama' which refers to creating safe places. In this case it was suggested that we need a place in our home that is a space to reflect, pray and process our emotions and thoughts. Sometimes this space is an entire room or area. Sometimes it is a chair or floorspace. Let the people who live in your home know the purpose of the location.
To establish a safe space consider including:
A comfortable chair or sofa
Candles
Objects with meaning that comfort you
A journal
Photos of loved ones
A great resource for information on grief can be found at The American Academy of Bereavement, www.bereavementacademy.org
