7 Ways to Find Clarity After the Death of a Loved One

When you lose someone you love, it’s natural to start thinking about life. You think about where you are in life, what you want to get out of it, and what you lack. These thoughts are a natural reaction to your circumstances and should not be ignored, but nurtured and acted upon. Take this opportunity to do some soul-searching and seek to answer all these questions about your purpose in life and what you need to do to make a change. Here are 7 tips for finding clarity and purpose after the death of your loved one.

1. What do you miss about the deceased?

Ask yourself what exactly you miss about your deceased loved one. Is it a quality of theirs or something missing in your life? For example, if you have lost a friend, what was it about that friend that made you so close? He was he serving as a father figure of some kind? Was it his support system when things were not going well?

2. What are you passionate about?

Death is a reminder that we only have one life to live, so we shouldn’t waste it doing something we’re not passionate about. Take this time to think about your passions and whether or not you are following them. If not, what’s stopping you?

3. What are your unique talents?

Your passions and your talents often go hand in hand. When you find something you are passionate about, success often follows. Identify your strengths and brainstorm how to use them every day.

4. What stops you?

If you are not following your passion, you are not living your dream, it is because something is holding you back. You may not know it yet, but use this time to figure out what’s holding you back. Once you identify the obstacles, you can find a way around them.

5. Seek guidance

Some people recognize this awakening of life, but don’t know how to continue with it and really make a change. For such people, it may be helpful to enroll in a life purpose workshop or class, or read a book on self-improvement. Sometimes all we need is a little guidance to discover our purpose in life and find the clarity we’re looking for at this crucial time.

6. Keep a journal

Keeping a journal can help you organize your thoughts for more concrete soul searching. Take the time to write down all your thoughts and go back and look for patterns or ideas that you keep coming back to.

7. Schedule time for this trip

Set aside time each day to dedicate to your soul search. Once you figure out what you have to do, schedule time for it. If you don’t make time for the trip, you will keep finding excuses to put it off.

There is no arguing that death is a tragedy that brings sadness and pain into our lives. However, don’t miss out on the positive side effects of death. Take advantage of this moment to open up to change and discover your purpose. Use this time to be introspective and find clarity in your life.