Epi 235: Oh Life! Grief Isn’t Only About Death
When you hear the word grief, does your mind immediately jump to the loss of a loved one?
Like joy, happiness, or even anger, grief is an emotion that is not limited to a single experience. Grief is a normal and natural emotional reaction to any change that finds you. Grief is about deep connection and the way you are processing.
Suppose you think about the many changes you’ve already experienced, whether from a job, a move, health, relationships, or whatever it may be. In that case, you may be able to see that you’ve experienced some level of grief at one time or another but may not realize that you are now using those experiences to your benefit.
Because of that, it's time we redefine grief, and learn to use it in a way that’s beneficial So, let’s take a one-on-one deep dive to do just that!
Key Takeaways:
01:00 Grief is a natural feeling and has benefits to the experience
06:07 Your brain looks for safety, and often grief feels unsafe
13:00 Grief changes us, yet it is important as it does serve us in the long run. Here’s how…
16:03 You must define your grief, find the hidden pain, and move toward self-discovery
22:27 Shame is a major part of grief
26:29 Asking questions of our grief and experiences is a powerful way to move forward
28:54 The most minor details sometimes are the most significant things in our hardest experiences
32:38 Normalize what grief feels like to you
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