Monday Inspiration #91- There is no shame in grief.
It’s the start of a new week and I swear Spring is right around the corner. The skies are blue and the air is crisp. It’s still cold as all get out, but a new season is upon us. When thinking about this week’s inspiration, I came across this quote. “Ain’t no shame in holding onto grief…as long as you make room for other things too.” – Bubbles, The Wire So what does that mean? Well, from my point of view, you know that I suffered the loss of my heart cat Dusty 6 years ago now and the grief always remains, however, I’ve grown to understand not to stay there. Although time helps immensely, grief doesn’t disappear but rather transforms over time.
And this is okay. Honestly, I think that’s the whole point. Our pets live their lives to the fullest each day and they want us to do the same whether or not they are here in the physical. To honor and remember them, it’s okay to dive deep into your grief but just don’t remain there in that pit. Remember to do your best to practice self-care, explore new activities and passions that feed your soul.
I know this resonated with me over the years. So in the coming weeks, I’m reinvesting my time into more creative projects I’ll be sharing on the blog. Stay tuned.
Final thoughts
Did this quote resonate with you? Do you think grief has a time limit? Have you suffered pet loss in the past? What things helped you cope in your healing journey? Share your thoughts below. Pin this post and share it with a friend.
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2 Comments
Caren
I think everyone grieves at their own pace. Intense grief is different than general grieving (in my opinion)…….my Dad passed in 2001 and if I allow myself to think of certain memories and think of how I miss him I am still grieving. Is my grief as intense as it was when he first passed? No. Is my grief as intense as it was when Cody and Dakota passed last summer? It depends. If I allow myself to relive certain moments it is…….I will never ever stop missing any of them and to me that’s still a form of grieving.
Admin
Caren,
Perfectly said and so true. Grief is like an ocean or body of water. The love is vast and the grief ebbs and flows depending on the conditions but always there. Thanks for sharing your POV. Sending you Hugs!