Losing someone you love shatters the heart. In the aftermath, we cling to what’s left behind – a wristwatch, a pillow, a bottle of perfume – desperate to feel close again. Yet some of these keepsakes, instead of offering comfort, trap us in sorrow. They can quietly drain our energy and turn our home into a shrine to the past. If you find yourself unable to move forward, one of these objects might be to blame…
Stopped clocks: a symbol of love or a sign of being stuck?
Do you still keep a watch that stopped at the exact moment your loved one passed? It’s a touching gesture, full of meaning—but it can carry emotional weight you don’t realize. A clock frozen in time often reflects a life that’s stopped moving too.
Psychologically, these objects can anchor us to grief. They make it harder to find our rhythm again, to sleep peacefully, or to feel alive. Even the atmosphere they create—still, heavy, and somber can quietly affect the whole household.
What to do: if the watch still works and brings you peace, treasure it. But if it hurts to see, thank it gently and let it go. It’s a small but powerful way to restart your own time.
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