Monday, April 8, 2024

Grief

Theme: Emotions
This is a negative emotion, but it is a reality. We can't wish it away; we have to accept it.

Someone described grief as an unwelcome guest who has eaten up all our tasty emotional cookies.

It is also referred to as the emotional equivalent of a hiccup — unexpected, often inconvenient, and sometimes embarrassingly loud in public places.

Grief is triggered by the loss of someone or something dear to us. We have all experienced it at some point.

Just as a coin has two sides, grief is the other side of joy in life. One doesn't exist without the other.

AN ANCHOR

Many philosophers have said that our lives are shaped by people with whom we interact. When they leave us, we learn to come to terms with the reality of life without them.

The Truth About Forever is a novel by Sarah Dessen in which she tackles the theme of grief. 

She says: "Grief can be a burden, but also an anchor. You get used to the weight, how it holds you in place.”

It teaches us to confront the limitations of reason and embrace the unknown. 

Grief can be disruptive. But if we navigate it with courage and compassion, it can make our lives more purposeful and meaningful.

(I'm participating in #AtoZChallenge and #BlogchatterA2Z)

20 comments:

  1. Grief can be so sneaky! You may think you are fine and well-adjusted, and the smallest thing will trigger that emotion and it's just as fresh to you as if it just happened!

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    1. Yes, Dyanne, it can strike so unexpectedly, and that makes it extremely challenging.

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  2. My brother died 16 years ago this month at the age of 38. I still feel grief it happens more and more infrequently but can still feel as sharp when it does come. I think it's still sharp because he's still the closest relative to me to pass away.

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    1. Hi Dave - It can be extremely difficult when it concerns some one very close to us.

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  3. Grief can be a burden, but also an anchor. You get used to the weight, how it holds you in place.

    Such a wise saying. We need to learn how to manage emotions, particularly grief.

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    1. Hi Pandian - Thank you for visiting my blog. We have no option but to manage it.

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  4. Grief and sadness are something that we don't like but they are still part of our lives. I seriously wish every one to stay happy and stress free all the time. ATISH atishhomechowdhury.wordpress.com

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    1. Hi Atish, thank you for dropping by. Take care.

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  5. Grief sneaks up on you without the slightest notice and leaves you raw and bleeding. And as I read somewhere, grief also taints everything a little grey.

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    1. Hi Arpita - Yes, an inevitable part of our lives.

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  6. Loss of a beloved can be disastrous. But one should face it and deal with it.

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  7. If we do not love, we cannot grieve, but how empty life would be.

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    1. Yes, as much as love, a part of our lives is grief.

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  8. What a thoughtful post. Thank you for sharing these wise words.

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  9. There is wisdom here, where you express a great deal of truth in so few words. I'm visiting you from the A to Z Challenge. Lovely post about the complex topic of grief.

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  10. Grief is a hard one. But if you are close to people, you definitely will feel their absence when they leave (by choice or not). So, better grief than a life empty of connection, I think.

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  11. Exactly as Dyanne says, but it does get easier with time.

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  12. Hi Pradeep - grief can be sudden, or we grieve while life takes its course ... another interesting and thoughtful post with comments - cheers Hilary

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