I light a candle for my brother every night and my roommate complains about the smell but I can't explain that it's how I keep him alive in this apartment.
More people experience this than they realize.
Small recurring practices often serve as lifelines to the presence of those who have died, creating sacred time within ordinary routines.
“Where Are You with Grief rituals across cultures — what they accomplish?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.