The redone Memorial Shrine
AngelGate provides a Memorial Shrine here in SL. The little Memorial Shrine in the forest has allowed many to memorialize their loved ones who have died here in Second Life and Real Life. Because AngelGate’s mission is not only art, but also personal growth and therapeutic endeavors, we feel remembering the dead and facilitating healthy recovery of from grief and bereavement is part of that mission.
I have been keeping this shrine since AngelGate was created. Many have placed candles on the shrine in memory of their dead. In RL. there are often ways to hold service and grief is shared with one’s family. But many of us here in SL may only be in contact with people we care about in our little virtual world. We feel that people who need a place to remember their loved ones who have passed need a place inworld to do that.
Book about grief & copy candle
The old Memorial Shrine
On the shrine, you will see a book, If you click on this book you will receive a notecard that tells you about many of the effects you can expect grief to have upon you, what to do about grief and the tasks of working through grief. I would like to normalize reactions that many may feel isolated with when experiencing them. It is important to process the emotions of grief and if this is too difficult to do, find someone who can help you.
If you are inworld and come to the shrine, you will also see a “copy candle.” There is a round ball/prim to the left of the altar that explains how to place a candle after taking a copy of this candle. If you have trouble with any of this you can contact Nepherses Amat for help. Also, on the floor of the shrine is a marked spot to click for a vigil candle. I have often stood vigil while someone renamed and placed a candle on the shrine. Also, I will soon be redesigning the AngelGate Memorial Shrine to make room for more candles. So next time you visit, do not be suprised if it looks different!
Feel free to visit the AngelGate Memorial Shrine anytime, and for any reason. Nearby there is a meditaion spot with various kinds of theraputic and meditative information. Just look for the mushrooms to sit on as you read! I am honored to keep this Shrine for SL residents, and I thank SophiaJane for allowing me to do so.
Be Well, and Many Blessings~ Nepherses Amat.
