Thrive and Awaken® Tip

Sadness is a normal and healthy part of our humanness. When someone we love dies, we are naturally sad. Many people don’t recognize that grief is a form of love. We aren’t usually deeply sad about someone dying unless we feel some deep affinity or love towards them.

We also become sad over things or relationships we have some attachment to. These can include your favorite sports team losing in the playoffs or moving away from friends and family.

Although sadness is a common and natural part of life, it’s an emotion most people avoid feeling deeply. There seems to be a fear that it will be overwhelming or never stop.

When thriving, we learn to show up for the sadness. That means we’re a supportive and loving presence for ourselves as we experience the sadness. This is similar to what a parent would do for a child whose pet hamster just died. They are likely to hold and comfort the child and reassure them “It’s ok to the feel the loss. We’re here for you.”

Practice learning to show up for yourself. You deserve the kindness and compassion.