Striders, today’s Wise Walk is a bit more mellow as I’m still dealing with some lingering upper respiratory inflammation from the holiday chaos and unexpected challenges like the environmental effects of a new roof. As I’ve been slowing down, resting and prioritizing self-care, life has brought me face to face with another kind of weight: grief.
From the loss felt by loved ones who have lost those they love to the changes brought by divorce, aging and changes in our abilities, these moments remind us how deeply love and loss are connected. On this Wise Walk, let’s pause to explore the connection between love and grief and how acknowledging this duality can bring us closer to healing and understanding. Join me as we take a moment to reflect, recharge and honor these feelings together.
What emotions are surfacing for you as the holidays bring comparisons to past celebrations or moments of loss?
Where in your life are you noticing elements of grief, pain, or loss?
Do you want to use this Wise Walk to draw awareness to your grief and explore ways to heal or reframe it?
How can you hold grief as a sacred acknowledgment of the love you once felt and cherished?
Instead of suppressing pain or sadness, can you acknowledge grief in a healthy way that brings peace?
How might you choose to understand grief differently or allow it to support your growth?
How do you want to spend time acknowledging the grief and love present in your life?
What supports you when you experience loss, pain, or grief?
What helps you connect with those emotions in a space of love and acknowledgment?
How do you create sacred space to feel your emotions without judgment?
How do you help those around you manage their emotions with curiosity and appreciation?
How can we foster understanding and acceptance so others don’t feel judged or rushed?
How can we grow stronger together through love and shared support?
As we wrap up today’s episode, my hope for you is that you’re surrounded by big, powerful, loving emotions. May any grief you’ve experienced feel distant or serve as a gentle reminder of the strength and impact of the love you’ve given and received.
I’d love to hear your takeaways from today’s Wise Walk and how you create space for both love and grief in your life. As always, I’m looking forward to our next journey together. A new year is just around the corner, and I’m excited about what we can co-create in the days ahead.
In this episode:
[07:08] I love it when you're in the mindset of trying to understand and experience what you're feeling. I've been trying to understand grief and loss and how hard it is to know what to say.
[08:02] Joe Van Niekerk posted about how grief isn't something you get over or move on with. Pain isn't weakness. Heartache doesn't mean we're broken.
[10:10] I've been encouraging myself to feel loss in a way that encourages the love that I have.
[11:01] Is there a way to surrender the judgment, shame, and negative mindset around grief and loss?
[12:41] Can you be a supportive presence for someone you know who's experiencing grief for loss?
[13:59] I was shocked and saddened by some of the losses my circle of loved ones have experienced.
[15:50] It's a delicate balance to feel what we feel and not fall apart while possibly reframing our grief.
[17:45] My big takeaway from our Wise Walk today is just this idea of love is ever-evolving, as is grief. And holding sacred space, we can grow stronger and evolve in ways that are just more aligned for us and for all of those around us.
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