An Empty Chair. A Remembrance.
This is a special post about the passing of a dear friend, Eleanor, last week. I always say that grief is to be acknowledged, no matter how small it feels. This is how I acknowledge it. For a week, I was looking for an empty chair. It is not simply any chair. It must be one that is so special to the heart so the grief can be acknowledged.
Why an empty chair?
You see, a chair is a symbol of human aliveness. We sit a lot these days. We can even build the world from our favourite chair. And when we leave the world, what is left is our essence and memory on an empty chair.
I don't know what is Eleanor's favourite chair. What I know; she is empowering and supporting others even through her tough time and she must be doing it from her chair or a bed. I remember where she sat when I met her for a meeting and I glanced over the chair. I feel the essence from the memory, I hear her voice but I have no clear shot for a picture.
Yesterday I was in Me.Reka Design and I saw a perfect chair for the post. I read through her Facebook where all her friends posted eulogy for her and I have a glimpse of how unique, amazing and cheerful she was as a friend. I'm sure she never sat on this chair (in the photo) but this empty chair is a perfect representation of a beautiful soul who left us too soon; Unique, Powerful and Impactful. I'm sure her inspiration is continuously affecting us through the ripples.
I hope her family and friends who are still grieving over her passing, find their strength and peace during this tough time. Acknowledge whatever that you feel. And remember that grief may appear in many forms; anger, denial, sadness etc.
Acknowledge it. Vent out your emotions. Talk about it. Do whatever you can and heal gracefully.
By the way, grief affects our lungs. Breathe and send love whenever we remember those who left before us.
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Blessing to you all.
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I'm sorry about your friend @roselifecoach, and thank you @joelai for letting me know about this post too.
I love the chair you chose; an empty chair is a very strong image to use for someone who has passed, and this chair does your friend justice.
Sending big hugs ❤️
Thank you so much for your compassions @lynncoyle1, really appreciated that you taken interest to my story. Bless you.
Such a beautiful sentiment @roselifecoach. I really like how you approached this and the subject of grief. Blessings and healings during this time of sorrow.
Thank you very much @tryskele, really appreciated.
You're very welcome :)
Never have thought of a chair in that way before, sorry for your loss. #steemitbloggers
Thank you @sultnpapper :)
As much as death is part of life - it is still always sad when we are losing a person we care for. And the empty chair is a perfect symbol for expressing the loss.
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Thank you @mariannewest. It is a perfect symbol of power, presence and death too
Its so strange that we sometimes link and relate an item or instrument or material to a person or event.
Human mysterious mind :)
So sad for you. What a lovely tribute to your friend. Grief is, as you so rightly say, something to be acknowledged. Thinking of you @roselifecoach
Thank you @fionasfavourites for the loving thought. ❤
You are so right, the empty chair is such a powerful statement of grief. Sending best wishes BB xx
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Thank you @beautifulbullies. It is a powerful statement in many ways.
I had never thought of a chair in that way, but in hindsight, you're right. How often do you hear of someone having a favourite chair?! I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your friend. I hope you're doing well.
Thank you @steveblucher. I am doing well now. This morning I went to a Coffee Bean, a cafe where we first met. The memory of her is fresh and at the same time, I have the strength to face the loss. Hugs.
So sorry for your loss of Eleanor. It sounds like she was a very special friends who touched many people. Let the grievances happen, it's important to feel every emotion and let everything out.
I am certain her spirit lives on.
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Thank you @nickyhavey. She is a wonderful funny woman to talk too. May her spirit finds love and peace, wherever she is right now. Hugs.