“Green Lights” Smooth
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Welcome to the Daily Reflection. A place where you can safely come near Grief and move toward healing.
Intention
Set an intention to remind yourself that a rough day can get smoother. If not today, maybe tomorrow.
NOTICE
I am including a link to a song by Aloe Blacc called “Green Lights.” This is an upbeat catchy tune about driving and only getting green lights. Imagine what happens when you think about driving and you never have to stop at a red light. You get green lights all the way. This song reminded me of days that feel smooth and easy. In grief, it may feel like days are rough and chaotic. On a heavy grief day, you may feel like you’re hitting every red light. After listening to this audio, take 3 minutes and listen to this song where I’ve provided the link, and pay attention to the instruments, his words, and the rhythm.
EMOTION
How are you feeling right now? What kind of a day are you having? Are you having a “green light” or “red light” day? Or is there another phrase that best fits what kind of day you are having?
ACTION
Today’s action step is a way to hold the memories of your loved one in a meaningful way. Find a special bowl, empty bottle, or container. You can decorate it if you wish. Make slips of paper that you can write memories of your loved one on. Jot these memories down when they come to you and put them in the container. You can open these and review them when you are ready or just leave them. It’s important to find techniques to contain your grief as a way to move through it. This helps you honor memories a little bit at a time.
REFLECT
Reflect on the idea of “green lights all the way.” I want you to imagine a “green light” day in your future. Don’t forget to listen to the song and notice the rhythm of hope. Imagine your “Green Lights” day will come.
Aloe Blacc - Green Lights (youtube.com)
Green Lights
by Aloe Blacc - lyrics:
Something special happened today
I got green lights all the way
With no big red sign to stop me
No traffic jam delay
See I was driving over the moon (Ohh I)
In my big hot air balloon (Ohhh I)
Floating high into the darkness (Ohhh I)
I hope I get there soon (Ohhh I)
It so many things to do
So many people i need to talk to
And they've all been waiting for me
Well I gotta make it through
Something special happened today
I got green lights all the way
With no big red sign to stop me
No traffic jam delay
Thank my stars for air that we breathe (Ohhh I)
You have no idea of what it means... no no (Ohhh I)
To a man who's always traveling (Ohhh I)
Who's seen the things that I've seen (Ohhh I)
I don't know what's yet to come
Not sure of anything that I've done
Really makes that much a difference
Well I hope it has for some
Something special happened today
I got green lights all the way
With no big red sign to stop me
No traffic jam delay
Well I was driving over the moon (Ohhh I)
In my big hot air balloon (Ohhh I)
Floating high up in the darkness (Ohhh I)
I promise that I'll make it to you very soon (Ohhh I)
Something special happened today