this is a very good question.....Yes, mostly our loved ones are very aware of the trauma and devation that there passing has caused for those left behind....IMO, spirit is very magical in that they seem to be able to be in more than one place and do more than one thing at a time....They "are" very busy, but are always close and aware of our lives.......we have a "soul family" and your Mother may again be your Mother in anothr life, but could also be your sister, brother, husband, wife, etc....love is eternal and the bonds are never broken......Juanita