Wisdom of the dear departed
BBC BUSINESS editor Robert Peston lost his soulmate when his beloved wife, the novelist Sian Busby, died of cancer at the age of 51.
He says he talks to her daily, asking her advice in challenging situations in what he calls "a dialogue" even though physically she has gone.
There's immense comfort to be had from talking to the dear departed. Very often they dispense advice far more sensible than we'd be capable of giving to ourselves. Don't ask me how this wonderful process happens. I can't explain it.
I only know my late Mother has proved an invaluable source of common sense despite having passed away 18 long years ago.