Grief: Answering The Sacred Call

Grief does not mistakenly request us to be any less than who we are. On the contrary, it invites us down into ourselves more deeply, more honestly, and ask only that we acknowledge it and treat it as something meaningful and sacred, too.

This short contemplative practice offers an opportunity for you to reimagine grief and leads to a brief, purposeful pause to check-in and honor what lies beneath.

Music by Jayson Martin

Transcript

As you take a deep breath in through the nose and exhale through the mouth, May you find a quiet stillness to create sanctuary for all that seeks acknowledgement. Inside this sanctuary, There is a thing I'd like to offer you about grief. Don't try to make it better. It is not a boo-boo. Grief does not mistakenly request of us to be any less who we are. On the contrary, It invites us down into ourselves more deeply, More honestly, And asks only that we acknowledge it and treat it as something meaningful and sacred, Too. When we experience loss, It is okay to not be okay. Things will be disorienting for a while, And then they won't. Until that moment arrives, I wish you peace with being arrested by the agonizing and demanding request of grief. For it, Too, Perhaps more than anything I've known, Reminds us that we are alive and with use of a heart that still feels, And that, Considering the toll loss takes on the heart, Is extraordinary. For remember that what you may mourn now was previously a quantifiable part of your life. And now that it's gone, The heart is confronted by the very natural response to loss, Grief, Who is not the enemy, But a humble guest knocking. Will you answer? I wish for you the courage to do so. I invite you now, In the sanctuary of this moment, To be with whatever arises. Thank you. Now, May you find rest, Peace, And trust in the process. Let it be so now. Amen. Namaste.

Reviews

Powerful words in just a short meditation thank you so much

I enjoyed the piano music-light and simple-with the spoken words. I found it all quite moving. Thank you. I hope I find the courage to feel and heal what I’m finding in the loss of my little grandson.

I sat and I felt, and I am grateful for that time allowing those big emotions to come up. Thank you❤️

I lost my boyfriend to suicide 4 years ago and it’s still painful. This was really comforting though and released some deep down sadness… Thankyou so much x

This was comforting for me for today in my newfound grief. For now. To feel my grief and let it be. And know at some point it will be okay. Thank you very much. 💫✨💫