Numb

From Gary Roe's February newsletter (excerpts)

When Hearts and Souls Go Numb

Deep loss can produce spiritual numbness. After the death of a loved one, many report a sort of spiritual numbness or fatigue. Trying to make sense of what appears to be senseless can be spiritually exhausting.

As with the rest of life, we might find ourselves going through the spiritual motions, but feeling little to nothing. What was once powerfully meaningful can now seem dull, drab, and empty.

We can become spiritually numb. This isn't necessarily negative, but rather the natural result of having our hearts shattered and experiencing grief overload over a period of time.

Spiritual numbness can be protective. It can provide a much needed break from the intense emotional assault and the incessant search for answers. This numbness can be a valuable spiritual rest stop along the grief highway. For most, it's a temporary state. We pause there for a while, and then re-engage when we're ready. We all need rest-not just physical, but spiritual as well.