We are a loving community, an inner-network of people
who join together to work with our grief- to communicate
it, to experience
it , to understand it, and by embracing it, allow it to transform ...
from
grief to gratitude, through sorrow to inner-strength, through
tragedy to
triumph.
What is grief?
Grief is a composite of multiple, conflicting
thoughts and emotions that are experienced in response to loss.
Through the many different kinds of losses - traumas and transitions -
there are interwoven the various stages of grief: shock,
numbness, denial, immobility, rage, anger, feelings of hopelessness
and despair, helplessness and isolation . Depression is primarily
caused by unprocessed, unexpressed grief.
What is our purpose?
Within
the sanctuary of OASIS Friends, we endeavor to be present for one
another as we learn to listen, to love, to shine light in the
darkness, and to find peace of heart and mind. Only through the spirit
of Love can this be accomplished.
Where are we? We are everywhere in the world.
Those of us who joined in the initial concept of OASIS are in the
Four
Corners area. The region offers us a place of peace
where there are wide
open spaces, silence, and water in the desert. We enjoy a
safe, supporting environment both geographically and spiritually. No matter where you
live, you
are part of us, as we are all, in truth, One.
There is a light
in this world--a healing spirit
More
powerful than any darkness we may encounter.
We
sometimes lose sight of this force
when there is too much suffering, and too much pain.
Then
suddenly,
the spirit will emerge
through the lives of ordinary people who hear the call
(Mother Theresa)
Oasis friends hear the call...
