Not the Goodbye—But the Glimpse of Love That Remains

The Small Moments That Stay With Us

Grief has a way of reshaping everything.It’s not something we “get over”—it’s something we learn to live alongside.

“No one ever told me grief felt so much like fear.” — C.S. Lewis

Dying is an uncomfortable inevitability. Every single one of us is touched by the change death initiates, and it never feels natural. Loss blindsides us. Grief is an overwhelming emotional journey that begins—and never really ends. We carry the losses we experience throughout our entire lives.

Grief isn’t linear, and it isn’t tidy. It’s inconsistent, unpredictable, and deeply personal. And despite the common narrative, I don’t believe we’re meant to “move past it.” I believe it’s something we learn to integrate.

We’re shaped by our losses—how and when they happened, how we were supported (or not) through them, and the meanings we made from them. Our views on mortality and grief color how we move forward, and honoring that pain is essential to being truthful with ourselves.

A hand held. A joke told. A meal shared. These are the kinds of memories that linger—often more than we realize.

In my work, both as a medium and an artist, I often witness how grief can soften just slightly when we are reminded that our loved ones still exist—just in a different form.

Mediumship readings aren’t a cure for grief. But they validate that consciousness transcends physical death, and in doing so, they create space for healing, reflection, and sometimes, relief.

They help bring comfort by highlighting the little things:The way someone laughed.The words they always used.The recipe only they knew by heart.The gentle touch that made you feel safe.

It’s not always the big moments we miss—it’s the sound of their laugh, a familiar recipe, a quiet touch. These are the memories Spirit brings forward most often, and they’re the ones I love capturing through art and energy work.

This painting was channeled as a gift for a woman grieving the loss of her father. It’s based on the last photo she and her sisters took together—holding his hand. The image was so tender, so full of unspoken love, and I was honored to be asked to interpret it in paint.

But the intention behind the artwork wasn’t just about the final moment.It was about everything that came before it.

I’m passionate about capturing moments in time that stick with us. It’s not just the goodbyes—it’s the little quirks, the small touches, the everyday sweetness. The kinds of things we often don’t realize were sacred until much later.

The love that remains

Grief doesn’t have a finish line. But sometimes, the smallest memories offer the deepest healing.

When people ask me for channeled paintings or portraits, I always encourage them to pause and reflect: What moment do you want to remember? What essence of that person or time still lives in your heart? What’s a small but powerful memory that you wish could live on your wall?

This is a reflection on how grief, art, and mediumship intertwine in beautiful, unexpected ways.

Grief is universal. And yet, how we carry it is uniquely our own. My hope is that whether it’s through a reading, a piece of art, or simply a moment of remembrance, you feel a little more seen—and a little less alone.

If you're navigating loss, and want to explore how I might support you through mediumship, energy healing, or channeled painting, I invite you to reach out. There’s no one right way to grieve—but we don’t have to do it all on our own.