Grief is often seen as something to be avoided….something painful, something dark. Yet, if we look beyond its surface, we find that grief is not an enemy, but a sacred release. It is the soul's way of shedding old wounds, ancient pain, the illusion that we were ever separate from love. The truth is, we were never apart from the Sacred. Grief, in its alchemy, reconnects us to the eternal oneness we have always been a part of, even when we’ve forgotten.
Yes, grief is painful, but it is not merely sorrow; it is a profound healing force. If you wish to be free from anger, allow your grief. If you long to transcend fear, surrender to your grief. Beneath these emotions, grief often lies hidden, a deep current of longing and release.
When we open ourselves to grief, we dissolve the illusion of separateness. We are drawn back, in time, into the embrace of the Beloved, into the arms of our true nature. Some threads of grief will linger, for its depth is boundless, but each moment of surrender is a reunion, a return to the Sacred, to the love that is both our origin and our destination.
There is a spiritual transcendence in grief….an opening that comes as the pain begins to ease. It is a sacred moment, when the soul surrenders to its deepest longing and reunites with the One, with the eternal truth that underpins all things.
And one more thought: when you cry, do not hold back. Do not sniff the tears back in. Let them flow freely, for there is a holiness in your tears. They carry the imprint of your soul’s journey, the release of that which no longer serves you. The mucus, the tears…..these are not simply bodily fluids; they are part of the soul’s purification. Gently release them. Do not draw them back into your body. Let them go, as they carry the old pain, the old stories, into the great river of love.
Finally, do not leave yourself alone in your grief. In those tender moments, remember: you are never truly alone. We are always surrounded by the unseen support of the Sacred, and by the love of those who walk with us, whether in this world or the next. Allow yourself to feel safe in your grief. Let it be held by those who love you, and by the vast, unseen arms that embrace all who suffer.
I share this with you this morning, as these thoughts have been stirring in my heart. It’s a reminder: It is not only okay to cry….it is sacred. Think of grief as a letting go, a surrender back into the arms of Love.
Nigel Lott teaandzen.org
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