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MiAltar: The Importance of Creating a Virtual Space for Healthy Grieving
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By guest blogger, Judite Lima
Grief is one of the most profound and complex experiences any human being can undergo. The loss of a loved one, a dream, or a life phase generates a whirlwind of emotions that often leaves us unsure of how to process or express our pain. In many cultures, grief is not something to be “overcome” quickly but rather a process of transformation, reflection, and reintegration. The MiAltar project, with its virtual altar concept, emerges as an innovative tool that aids in building a healthy, respectful grieving process connected with our spiritual and cultural roots.
When we talk about grief, we are dealing with an experience that is deeply personal yet also collective. Often, those who are grieving feel isolated, without a space to express their emotions or receive support. MiAltar provides precisely this space, allowing each person to create a digital altar to honor their deceased loved ones. This altar becomes a symbolic place where pain can be expressed, memories can be preserved, and the experience of grief can be lived more fully and consciously.
Creating a virtual altar on MiAltar offers a concrete way to externalize pain and transform loss into a healing process. By gathering meaningful elements, such as photos, objects, music, or words that represent the deceased person, the individual can, in a very personal way, materialize both longing and memory. This symbolic act, which can be done in a private environment or shared with the community, becomes a farewell ceremony and, at the same time, a way to give meaning to the loss. Instead of simply trying to “get over” the pain, the altar becomes a medium through which grief can be genuinely lived, felt, and reflected upon.
