Believing After Grieving

In conclusion, there is not enough empirical evidence to see a high correlation

between grieving and vulnerability to the spiritual realm, but the relationship remains significant. Research supports varied time periods of transcendence in America, China, Africa and Greece. Although beliefs can be swayed by others experiences, it is still important to stay true to them. In addition, healthy bereavement does trigger changes in neurotransmitters which helps people to get through losses. Because Norepinephrine is also a hormone, maybe it alters the aura of the mourner. This world overlaps theirs. Therefore, everyone is susceptible to visits.

However, those in bereavement tend to change their thoughts and environment. Evidently these small adaptations, such as longing for memories make them more vulnerable. Indeed, mood-dependent memories tend to lower levels of dopamine. Evidently the person who has them does not try to accept the departure. Rather, he wonders why his loved one is no longer here and desperately tries to relive those moments. Again, the grieving brain undergoes conversions and so does the soul. Therefore, it is a combination of efforts from the mind and body that causes susceptibility to another realm.

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