It’s not unusual to hear people say that something good came out of a bad experience. In fact, it’s cliché for a reason — because it’s true. Everyone goes through difficult times in their lives, and everyone deals with grief in their own way. For some, the pain of a loss can be so great that they feel like they’ll never recover. But often, it’s through our darkest moments that we find the most growth. Grief can be one of the most challenging experiences we go through, but it can also be one of the most rewarding. If we’re open to it, grief can teach us about ourselves, our relationships, and what really matters in life. So don’t be afraid to embrace your grief as an opportunity for personal growth. It may not be easy, but it’s definitely worth it.
Grief Is…
We want to reduce the painful experiences in life to a minimum. Most grief books advise you to allow enough time to grieve and who would argue with that advice. But time isn’t the issue, it’s the grief itself. Grief can be an all-encompassing emotional black hole that any sane person should want to run screaming from. Turning away from grief and the grief process unfortunately doesn’t make the pain go away or reduce the pain over time. Allowing yourself to experience the loss is the first step to healing this pain. Whether the loss is a job, a relationship, a beloved animal companion or a deeply loved person, there is no way to ignore the…
