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How MeditaDream helps you grieve, forgive and let go

A personal space for reflection in times of loss or change.

  • 12 sessions
  • 6 categories
  • 3 immersive worlds
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Grief & letting go: what MeditaDream changes

Grief has no timetable, and no meditation can rush it. What MeditaDream offers is a quiet space to be with what you feel. The Garden of Reunion invites you to explore words left unsaid, My Departed Animal honors the memory of a pet who’s gone, and Welcoming a Difficult Emotion makes room for sadness and anger.

Forgiveness comes at its own pace, and it’s never an obligation. Forgiving Without Forgetting looks at resentment without forcing you to forgive, Forgiving Yourself works gently with guilt, and Heart-Centered Ho’oponopono uses repeated phrases to support reflection. For letting go, The Forest of Thorns explores how you face what stands in your way.

Some days call for a refuge. Create your own sanctuary, write in your journals what you can’t say out loud, and let the Oracle suggest three meditations for how you feel today. There’s no account, and everything stays private on your phone.

Grief & letting go: the sessions in the app

A stepped path climbs a mountain of pagodas and cherry trees up to the summitHigher Knowledge & Beyond2 sessions for this goal · See the category →
  1. A cat asleep on its cushion, the departed companionMy Departed Animal25 min · intermediateInvites you to remember an animal who is gone.
  2. The garden bridge, where we meet againThe Garden of Reunion25 min · intermediateExplores words that were left unsaid.
A monk meditating, surrounded by four luminous spirit guidesSpirit Guides1 session for this goal · See the category →
  1. Hands joined to thank those who matteredGratitude to Your Guides23 min · intermediateExpresses gratitude to the important figures in your life.
A meditator with a glowing heart, surrounded by lanterns and words such as acceptance and emotional releaseEmotional Growth3 sessions for this goal · See the category →
  1. The dove of forgiveness, to lay down or to keepForgiving Without Forgetting15 min · intermediateLooks at resentment without imposing forgiveness.
  2. Open hands to welcome what passes throughWelcoming a Difficult Emotion17 min · intermediateHelps you acknowledge sadness and anger.
  3. The prayer wheel sends good wishes to all beingsCompassion Meditation7 min · intermediateCultivates a kind attitude.
A guide holds his hands above a woman lying down, in a warm candle-lit roomShadow & Well-being4 sessions for this goal · See the category →
  1. The white lotus rises intact from the mudForgiving Yourself17 min · intermediateWorks on your relationship with guilt.
  2. The mala beads, the four phrases in rhythm with the breathHeart-Centered Ho’oponopono15 min · intermediateUses repetition as a support for looking inward.
  3. Tangled wood, to stop struggling against what snags youThe Forest of Thorns21 min · intermediateExplores how you face an obstacle.
  4. Hands resting on yourself, a support that staysFear of Abandonment10 min · intermediateExplores your need for emotional security.
Three people meditate under a galaxy sky and northern lights, with singing bowls and candlesConsciousness & Trance1 session for this goal · See the category →
  1. An old trunk from the attic, opened or left closedThe Attic of Forgotten Objects20 min · intermediateOpens a symbolic space for memories.
A monk meditates in a forest among stone statues of bodhisattvas and an elephantBuddhist Meditations1 session for this goal · See the category →
  1. Kṣitigarbha’s lamp carried into the dark realmsKṣitigarbha’s Light in the Dark Realms21 min · intermediateWorks with the idea of compassion in the face of suffering.

Grief & letting go: the features that help

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    Personal journals

    Record dreams, gratitude, emotions, signs and spiritual experiences in organized journals.

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    History and reflections

    Find the sessions you’ve done and note your impressions under several reflection headings.

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    The Oracle

    Describe how you feel right now; the Oracle suggests three meditations suited to that feeling.

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    Personal sanctuaries

    Create inner places with their own setting, name and ambience, and choose a favorite sanctuary.

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    Voices, languages and pace

    Choose English, French or Spanish, two voices per language, a speed from 0.75× to 1× and well-paced pauses.

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    Privacy first

    Use the app with no account; your journals and personal data stay on your phone.

Grief & letting go: the immersive worlds

Grief & letting go: how to use the app in 4 steps

  1. Begin softly: tell the Oracle what you’re going through, like “I miss my father,” and choose one of its three suggestions, or start with the seven-minute Compassion Meditation.

  2. When you feel ready, play The Garden of Reunion or My Departed Animal. Choose a quiet moment, keep tissues nearby, and know you can pause at any time.

  3. Approach forgiveness step by step: Forgiving Without Forgetting first, then Forgiving Yourself or Heart-Centered Ho’oponopono, at your own pace and only if you wish.

  4. Create a personal sanctuary, a safe inner place to return to, and write in your journals after each session. Everything stays private, on your phone.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use MeditaDream when I’m grieving?

Go at your own pace. Short, gentle sessions like Compassion Meditation can keep you company on hard days. When you feel ready, The Garden of Reunion and My Departed Animal offer a space to remember and say what was left unsaid. Writing in your journals afterward can help too, and the Oracle can suggest three meditations for today.

Do I have to forgive in order to let go?

No. Letting go doesn’t require forgiving, and forgiving doesn’t mean forgetting or excusing what happened. Forgiving Without Forgetting explores resentment without imposing forgiveness, and The Forest of Thorns looks at how you face what hurts. Some people find forgiveness along the way; others simply find more peace. Both are valid.

Can MeditaDream replace support during grief?

No. MeditaDream offers a personal space for reflection, but it does not replace a health professional or the people close to you. If your grief feels overwhelming, lasts a long time or makes daily life hard, please reach out to a health professional or a support group. Meditation can sit alongside that help, never instead of it.

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