A Message for Those Who are Grieving
Grief is one of the most profound journeys a human heart can travel. In this sacred space between loss and remembrance, everyday moments may carry deeper significance.
When we’re grieving, we enter a liminal space. It’s raw, yes, but it’s also deeply alive with presence. In that tenderness, the heart becomes more porous. The veil thins. The mind quiets just enough to let meaning rise to the surface.
It might be through song, scent, dream, or nature’s subtle invitation. These are not mere fleeting thoughts or wishful illusions; through my work as a psychic medium, I’ve seen how such gentle “signs” can guide grieving souls toward solace and connection.
I have also found that the acceptance phase of grief is the most fertile ground for meaningful, clear, integrated signs. The heart is softer, not frantic. People are no longer begging for signs, they’re open to them. There’s more emotional spaciousness, more trust in their intuition.
In this phase, even the smallest gesture, a favorite flower blooming out of season, a lyric in a random store, feels like an intimate hello, not just a coincidence. It is when death is accepted that clients often notice real, meaningful signals from loved ones who have passed:
A familiar perfume or the smell of their favorite candle wafting by unexpectedly.
Vivid, emotionally clear dreams where a departed loved one feels present and attentive.
A bird that visits just when a name is spoken, a butterfly passing by at a quiet moment, or a feather appearing where none should be.
Hearing a song they haven’t thought of for years or stumbling upon a book that holds shared meaning.
In the Lakota American Indian tradition, a person who is grieving is considered “most wakan” or most “holy “. This speaks to how grief becomes a sacred state, where heartache and connection converge. They see death not as an end, but as a journey of the spirit.
According to their teachings, upon death the spirit travels a “ghost road” toward a spirit world, often envisioned amidst the stars, full of vitality and community. During this time, mourners are held in reverence: their grief is honored as a bridge to what is unseen, and their openness is celebrated, not diminished.
The Nissa Retreat Experience
Our Nissa Retreats are designed as a gentle, grounded space for those seeking to connect with the other side and here is what unfolds:
Reflective storytelling
Grieving guests are invited to share memories around songs, scents, or colors. We listen, then hold silence, welcoming what may arise.
No rituals, just openness. Observing wind through leaves, birdsong, shifting clouds. These natural moments often carry messages.
Before bed guests are asked to set simple intent and in the morning, record images, feelings, any presence that feels significant.
At Nissa, you may experience a bird landing nearby when you whisper their name. A candlelit scent may bring you peace. A well-loved melody may drift into your thoughts at just the right moment. These aren’t imagined, they signify that love continues, in ways we can’t always explain but can deeply feel.
An Invitation to the Sacred
I have created my retreats to honor your grief as something holy, which Native traditions like that of the Lakota have understood for centuries. Your openness, your tears, your fond memories are all vital expressions on this spiritual path.
If your heart seeks quiet signs, through scent, sound, nature, or dreams, this space is for you. Let’s walk alongside grief together, with compassion, respect, and hope.
Learn more about our upcoming retreats at www.nissaretreats.com
Our next retreat is August 18-23 at Broughton Sanctuary in the UK.
