Communion with the Invisible

Central to Mirabai's practice was communion with Krishna—present not physically but vividly real in her inner life, in visions, in the felt sense of beloved presence. This concept creates space for children to experience ongoing communion with those they've lost, in whatever form feels authentic. Some children may pray or meditate; others may talk to the person out loud; some may sense their presence in nature, animals, or meaningful coincidences; others may dream of them or feel them guiding decisions. Rather than dismissing these experiences as "not real," supporters can honor them as a form of relationship that continues beyond death. This is not about denial or magical thinking but about recognizing the multiple dimensions of reality—that love and connection exist beyond the material realm. For children grieving, these practices of communion provide comfort, guidance, and the reassurance that the bond endures even as the form of the relationship changes.