This time of year can truly be difficult and challenging for many of us. Yes, it is a time of gratitude and joy. But it is often also a time of loneliness and heartbreak for many. As we look back on this year and years past, many of us find ourselves with the loss of someone(s) that we miss. All we can feel is the grief and loss and emptiness. But, whether your loss is for animal or human or both, this year, we wanted to share yet another perspective. Because grief is hard. There is no way around it. But, we sometimes need a reminder that the reason we feel grief is because of a great love that we shared with someone who we now miss. Here is the thing though. Nothing …. not time or space or perceived distance …. takes that love away. That shared love is still alive and as real as ever. Grief is a reminder of that love. Grief steps in and says to us, “wait, let’s not focus on what’s missing. Let’s focus on what’s still here.”
If you are finding yourself struggling with grief, please take a moment to let the love you have for the one you are missing fill you up. You see, they still feel that connection with you. When you allow yourself to revel in that love, you are most connected in that moment to your loved ones. They are there in that moment with you, even if you can’t see them. You can still feel them in your heart.
Let’s all remember the gift of love.