blessed by grieving; renewed in hope

“Only grieving can heal grief. The passage of time will lessen the acuteness, but time alone will not heal it. Only by experiencing that ocean of sadness in a naked and immediate way can we come to be healed and experience life with a real sense of presence and spaciousness and peace.” – Anne Lamott, Traveling Mercies
Affirmative prayer: Today, I’m letting myself grieve, consciously being in the sadness. No  resistance, no avoidance, no masking my grief with a brave smile. I welcome the gifts that this moment offers, finding resilience, wisdom, and a renewed sense of hope. I’m thankful for the healing, the soul recovery, and the lightness of being. Amen.