Tap the sides of the hands:
Even though someone I love recently died, I am giving myself permission to grieve
Even though I am in shock and the memories keep replaying over and over in my mind, I still choose to experience                     these emotions
Even though I am deep in the midst of trauma and I feel completely non-functional, I choose to live in the moment so              I can fully process these events  
Eyebrow –  I wish I could have done more, said more, experienced more with this person I loved so much
Side of the eye – These emotions I am feeling are deeper than words
Under the eye – And there seems to be no end to this intense sorrow
Nose – Although I cannot see this person in the physical realm, I know they still exist in the spiritual realm
Lip – I’m wondering if my spirit is communicating to them how much I love them
Chest – I didn’t say that enough - I love you, I want be with you, I miss you, and my life was better because of you!
Armpit – logically I understand that my loved one died and I cannot change the past
Wrist – I know that my loved one is in heaven and they are no longer suffering
Head – BUT emotionally I am on a roller coaster
Eyebrow – One moment I am in shock and replaying the moments of the past
Side of the eye – Wishing for one last chance with my loved one
Under the eye – Wishing they were still alive – happy and healthy
Nose – So I could tell them one last time, how much I love them
Lip – But then my emotions shift and I’m feeling upset
Chest – Upset that they had to suffer
Armpit – Upset they had to die and I couldn’t save them
Wrist – Upset that I will never see them again and now it’s too late….
Head –  Then I start to feel depressed  and I just don’t want to do anything
Eyebrow – Life itself feels overwhelming and too demanding and I just want to sleep all day
Side of the eye – But slowly I begin to feel the desire to share my experience and open up about what’s happened
Under the eye – And I start to accept that my life is forever changed
Nose – These emotions seem to be on a time loop - I keep bouncing between the stages of grief
Lip – Unable to eat, sleep or smile without breaking down in tears
Chest – These emotions are so powerful and so difficult to understand
Armpit – I know I am created to feel and experience a range of emotions
Wrist – I understand that my brain is always seeking ways to protect me and help me feel better
Head – But sometimes I just need validation that it’s OK to be upset
Eyebrow – It’s OK to not be okay
Side of the eye – It’s OK to take a break from life while I mourn
Under the eye – It’s OK to cry and it’s OK to laugh
Nose – It’s OK to move forward and KEEP LIVING my life!
Lip – The world will keep turning if I take a break from the demands in my life so I can mourn
Chest – And remember the ways that they made my world more beautiful
Armpit – More importantly in those moments when I feel lost it’s OK to just be me
Wrist– It doesn’t matter what other people expect of me right now
Head – What matters is that I remember who I am and I am patient with myself during this delicate time
Eyebrow – My emotions are valid - I give myself permission to experience this life
Side of the eye – All the amazing moments and all the heartbreaking moments
Under the eye – This relationship that I am mourning, goes on long after this life ends
Nose – I know we will be reunited once again in heaven, it’s really more of a temporary goodbye
Lip – I know it’s not permanent, I just feel permanent. I feel like it’s going to last forever…
Chest – My family members are going through the same feelings I’m experiencing and I accept their support
Armpit – I can bond with them and I don’t have to mourn through this alone
Wrist – With this in my mind and in my heart I can accept that this death occurred  
Head – And I know how I am feeling will improve over time as I begin piecing my life back together
Eyebrow – I can mourn with those that mourn and I can uplift others
Side of the eye – The mire that I have been wallowing in is something that we can step out of together  
Under the eye – And I know I do not have to carry the weight of the world on my shoulders
Nose – Because God has offered to help me carry this load
Lip – And this burden I am carrying is not too heavy for Him
Chest – In fact, the Savior offers healing in His wings in a way that I cannot find anywhere else
Armpit – Father, please carry me through this trial as I cannot go on alone
Wrist – Father, I run to you and lay my burdens at your feet and rejoice in your undying love
Head – Please help me to see the light at the end of this long, dark tunnel
Eyebrow – Please guide me as I walk through uncharted territories
Side of the eye – Father, help me to find a reason to go on
Under the eye – Please embrace my loved one in your arms
Nose – And greet them at the gates of heaven
Lip – Father, please tell them: thank you…
Chest – Thank you for the opportunity to have loved you
Armpit  – Thank you for the light you brought into this world
Wrist – It really doesn’t matter how far away you are because my love can still reach you.
Head – I’m so very thankful for you - you blessed me in so many ways by sharing your love with me.
Eyebrow – I remember the arguments and I remember how good that felt when we forgave each other
Side of the eye – I remember the good things we experienced together; I remember when we laughed and cried out with joy.
Under the eye – When I think of you, I start to feel better because I know you desire my happiness
Nose – I will embrace the emotions I am experiencing because it is an opportunity to grow
Lip – I still choose to love others and open my heart to love
Chest – I look forward to that great day when we shall be reunited once again
Armpit – You will forever be in my heart every single day, in every single way
Wrist – But until that great day when we shall be reunited
Head – I shall continue living my life as one - body, mind and spirit