In this 3rd episode of our series, we look at the difficult emotion of grief and share how grief has been experienced in our stories. Although grief is a natural human response to loss and something we will each experience in our lifetime; we may not always be aware of it and may find more often than not that it surprises us.
What makes grief especially hard is that it’s a journey and not a short sprint, but often more like a marathon - with twists and turns and unexpected bumps along the way. How can we give ourselves permission to process this difficult emotion while also moving towards healing and maybe even transformation?
References
Henry Nouwen (1932-1996)
Alan Wolfelt, Understanding Your Grief - Ten Essential Touchstones For Finding Hope And Healing Your Heart (2nd edition).
Isaiah 9:2, NIV
John 11:35, NIV