Today’s insight journey led me to the idea that grief is real and it must be respected.
I’ve always known that grief exists and that, well, let’s face it, it sucks. I’ve experienced the passing of loved ones, the loss of cherished relationships, and more. I’ve cried, been beaten up by depression, and wondered how I was going to keep moving forward when almost everything in me just felt like curling up into a tight ball underneath the bed covers and staying there until life could prove to me that it had gotten its act together.
I shoved grief into the back of my life and did my best to ignore it, which I didn’t really succeed at despite my diligent efforts. And when I finally gathered the courage and determination to face it I did it reluctantly. Some days I did the work that was needed, other days my goal was simply to survive the day and concern myself with figuring out how to reach the path of thriving again later. But no matter what I kept moving forward, even when it felt like I wasn’t making any progress.
Now, have I made it completely to the other side of grief? Yes, regarding some things and no, regarding others.
But I’m still moving forward. And I encourage you to do the same.
Though your circumstances and process may be different from mine, one thing is definitely the same, and that is the need to keep moving forward. It’s not easy, but it’s necessary, and the best parts of our life are resting on the other side of that grief. Let’s keep moving forward so that we can greet them well. Be blessed. #lovebythedrop
love by the drop 