Grief is one of those emotions that has a life of its own. It carries every feeling within it and sometimes there’s no way to discern it and sometimes it comes out at the strangest times and in the weirdest ways. And yet, we must all feel and process those losses so we can let them go and open ourselves up to the new beginnings that always follow endings. Today, grieve your loss, allow it in, and spend time with it. Suffering, however, is the optional part. Suffering comes directly from your thinking, which then becomes your experiences. Remember that you come into this world in the middle of the movie, and you leave in the middle; and so do the people you love. Love never dies, and spirit knows no loss. Let your thinking manifest hope to your sorrow. Choose your thoughts wisely. Be kind to yourself, and reflect on the loss with love. Hard times can serve as a reminder that our relationships are a gift. Loss can remind us that life itself is a gift. Today most importantly, no matter how much you are hurting in this moment, remember to love yourself, and love your life. You deserve it!

Just for today, I know that all things are unfolding as they are supposed to. In my sadness and grief, I love myself. I will feel my grief and sadness but will not wallow in it. Through my grief, I awaken to how precious life is. I love life and life loves me. Everything is always working out for my highest good. And so it is.