Walks With My Dad

Spirituality, Ritual, and Grief: A Conversation on Finding Meaning and Connection

Cami Eastman & Jeff Eastman

Cami sits down with her dad, Jeff, for a deeply personal conversation about spirituality, ritual, and grief. Cami opens up about her struggle to embrace the advice she's received from therapists to use rituals for processing grief and finding closure. She shares her resistance to the religious connotations associated with rituals and her difficulty connecting with spirituality in a traditional sense.

Jeff, drawing from his own experiences with faith and loss, offers a comforting and insightful perspective on the true meaning of ritual. He explains how rituals can serve as a powerful tool for grounding, connecting with a higher self, and ultimately, healing. Their conversation delves into the complexities of navigating grief, the importance of allowing emotions to flow, and the power of gratitude in finding peace and meaning.

This episode offers a raw and honest glimpse into Cami and Jeff’s personal journey with grief and their evolving beliefs. It's a testament to the power of family connection, open communication, and the ongoing search for meaning in the face of loss.