21/05/2025
Embracing the Waves of Grief
When life delivers difficult news, our instinct might be to run, numb, or push away the pain. But what if we allowed ourselves to feel it all? What if we honored our grief as a testament to our capacity for love?
As Brené Brown wisely reminds us: "We cannot selectively numb emotions. When we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions."
Grief comes in waves—sometimes gentle, sometimes overwhelming. The healing isn't linear. Some days will feel lighter, and then suddenly, the weight returns. This is normal. This is human.
Your grief deserves expression, whether through tears, art, conversation, or simply sitting quietly with your feelings.
And when the pain feels too much to bear, Pema Chödrön's words offer comfort: "To stay with that shakiness—to stay with a broken heart, with a rumbling stomach, with the feeling of hopelessness—that is the path of true awakening."
Whatever you're facing today, remember that feeling your feelings isn't weakness—it's courage in its purest form. Be gentle with yourself. Honor your journey. And know that even in grief, you're never truly alone.
