Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Grief

Grief is an emotion we have experienced alone and an emotion we have shared. It's an emotion we will experience and share again.

We usually think of grief as a negative. It's sorrowful and lonely. Sometimes it can even be oppressive.

But grief can also be a memorial. An act of love.

The Buddha taught us to be aware of our emotions. To acknowledge our emotions. But to avoid being controlled by our emotions.

I know, from sad personal experience, the depth and strength of my grief is related to the depth of my love.

When grief comes, I don't hide from it, I'm not embarrassed by it.

I embrace it, experience it, and hold it.

I allow grief to be my personal memorial.

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