What if the strange knocking in the night of your grief isn’t danger… but something sacred? In this deeply moving episode of Journey from Grief to Healing, we explore D.H. Lawrence’s poem “The Song of a Man Who Has Come Through.” You’ll discover how grief carves us still, and how the invisible wind of change stirs us gently toward hope—if only we let it in. This is an invitation to feel, to trust, and to admit the three strange angels that just might lead you to wonder again.
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Healthy Tips: Joy Is Not a Mood—It’s a Message
”Healthy Tip: Joy isn’t the loud cousin of happiness, throwing confetti around at every party. Joy is subtle, sacred, and often surprisingly quiet. It doesn’t require ideal conditions; it can show up in the middle of chaos.
Practical example: A friend told me once that after her father’s funeral, the family gathered in the kitchen. Someone cracked a joke. Everyone burst out laughing through tears. That, she said, was joy. It didn’t erase the grief. It accompanied it.
Joy isn’t a detour from reality — it’s a deep acknowledgment of it. When you sense joy, pay attention. Your emotional senses are telling you, “This moment matters.”
Teaser for Post 3: Why sorrow deserves a seat at the table—and how it makes us more human, not more broken.
Today’s Quote: Love’s Gift
“When love has fused and mingled two beings in a sacred and angelic unity, the secret of life has been discovered so far as they are concerned; they are no longer anything more than the two boundaries of the same destiny; they are no longer anything but the two wings of the same spirit. Love, soar.” ~ Victor Hugo
From Grief to Healing: Understanding the Sacredness of Tears
Listen to my Podcast, Journey from Grief to Healing, Episode 116 on your favorite podcasting app or click here for Episode 116
In Episode 116 of “Journey from Grief to Healing,” I recount a poignant moment with Babe during her final days in hospice. As I lay next to her, holding her hand and praying, a chaplain asked me a question that led to an unexpected revelation. This episode explores the profound impact of tears in coping with grief, drawing on the wisdom of writer Washington Irving, who said, “There is a sacredness in tears. They are not a mark of weakness, but of power.”
Join me as I share my personal journey of finding strength through tears, reflecting on how they helped me navigate the intense grieving period after Babe’s passing. We delve into the cultural and emotional significance of crying, challenging the notion that it signifies weakness. Instead, we embrace tears as a powerful expression of our deepest emotions and a vital part of the healing process.
Through poetic reflections and insights from renowned writers like Khalil Gibran and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, we explore how tears can purify our hearts, cleanse our vision, and connect us with others. This episode is a heartfelt tribute to the healing power of tears and a reminder that it’s human to grieve, to cry, and to find hope and clarity through our sorrow.
Tune in to “Journey from Grief to Healing” as we uncover the sacredness of tears and their role in helping us move forward, honoring the memories of our loved ones while embracing the future with renewed strength and vision.
