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Loss vs Gain When Grieving

by anna on May 5th, 2008

Loss by definition means that something is missing in your life. It illustrates the gap that is left in your life, in your heart, in your soul. But you know when looking at your new life, remember that no matter what happens there are always counter balances.

Grief can also lead to gains in your life.

You have lost your life partner, yet gained a heart that knows how to love

You have lost the person who gave you the strength to face life, but gained the knowledge that you have that strength inside of you

You have lost the chance to do things together, yet gained the chance of doing some things purely for you.

You have lost part of your “life” yet gained the knowledge that life is short and not to waste a moment.

In loss, in grief….feel the loss but also feel the gain in terms of your own inner strength, your own growth in understanding how special life is…and cherish each moment.

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