Often times rituals can be a source of comfort and direction as they carry us through the most difficult of times.  Rituals that have been shared with our lost loved one can instill a sense of power that actually brings us closer to them; recalling the sounds and words of what was said during our time together.

Take the saying of prayers or a holiday family feast, we can still surround ourselves with those who continue to participate in these rituals, and carry us through the loneliness and sorrow.  And while in the beginning we are merely going through the motions - we still sense a strong presence of our loved one right there with us.  Hold onto to those rituals - for they are forever a link to our loved one.