Grief reaches far beyond death, weaving through our lives in ways we rarely recognise or honour.
What do you think about the dream job that never materialised? The friendship that dissolved?
The promotion you deserved but didn't receive?
These everyday disappointments create quiet ripples of grief we're not taught to process.
Many of us excel at navigating joy but falter when facing sorrow. Our cultural narratives often discourage preparing for pain, viewing such preparation as inviting suffering.
We're conditioned to "move on quickly" or "stay positive," denying ourselves the healing that comes from acknowledging our pain.
Drawing from Yoruba wisdom that embraces life's dualities—"tibi tiri la daye" (we were created with both good and bad)—this episode invites you to sit with grief as a teacher rather than an enemy.
Like the bitter leaf that eventually yields sweetness, discomfort can lead to growth when mindfully embraced.
Too much grief without processing leads to depression, while avoiding grief altogether creates unresolved pain that silently shapes our relationships and responses.
Through personal stories of professional disappointment and cultural perspectives on embracing life's polarities, this contemplative journey offers three journaling prompts to help you identify and honour those "small losses" you haven't permitted yourself to grieve.
What might your grief say if you allowed it to speak? What version of yourself are you holding onto out of fear?
Take a breath, find a quiet corner, and allow your grief to guide you—just for today.
Your healing journey begins with acknowledging what hurts, even when society tells you it shouldn't.
Suggested episode:
https://pod.fo/e/2b1ac7 (a princess's journey through loss and legacy)
https://pod.fo/e/1f89b0 (Grieving is living )
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