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Over time, because all things take time, our hearts begin to glow again and, suddenly, we see that we have become emotionally stronger, that the years have not weathered us too terribly. We are involved in the healing process and in life. So, start this New Year with a commitment, one day at a time, to be involved with the healing process and with your whole life!

UNIFY: For many, involvement in the grief process means an involvement in a spiritual process, which may be a recognition of the ordered chaos of life. This recognition is often a giant step toward understanding, acceptance and peace. To start this process, look at what is going right this New Year. Look for the ways in which you are unified with the world and its people rather than separated from them.

HIGHER LOVE: "Why me," is a common and understandable cry among those who are grieving. When I lost my love, I did not just feel abandoned by him; I felt abandoned by a loving higher power. For many, it takes slow and steady work to search out goodness and joy, to feel included rather than excluded, to feel love from a higher source again. Rediscovering love is a process and an important one. While making resolutions this New Year, you might want to resolve to be part of that process, to continue daily work that leads to daily healing and to let yourself be moved by a loving spirit.

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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU: Finding a new you in the New Year does not have to be hard or scary. No one has ever suggested that losing someone or that grieving is easy. This New Year, however, take some time to let yourself grow and move on. Find a place within yourself that speaks more deeply of little things and the spirit! Let it be the best present you get this year and the resolution to which you adhere most closely.

Marie Slayton is an assistant editor for Beyond Indigo. She can be reached at marie@beyondindigo.com and welcomes questions, comments and responses.

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