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The wild edge of sorrow
Book • 2015
Francis Weller's "The Wild Edge of Sorrow" offers a profound and compassionate exploration of grief and its transformative potential.
Weller moves beyond conventional understandings of grief, delving into its multifaceted nature and its capacity to lead to personal growth and deeper self-understanding.
He emphasizes the importance of embracing and honoring our sorrows, rather than suppressing or avoiding them.
The book explores various forms of grief, including the loss of loved ones, relationships, and dreams, and provides guidance for navigating these challenging experiences.
Weller's work encourages readers to view grief not as an obstacle but as an opportunity for profound transformation and connection to the human experience.
Weller moves beyond conventional understandings of grief, delving into its multifaceted nature and its capacity to lead to personal growth and deeper self-understanding.
He emphasizes the importance of embracing and honoring our sorrows, rather than suppressing or avoiding them.
The book explores various forms of grief, including the loss of loved ones, relationships, and dreams, and provides guidance for navigating these challenging experiences.
Weller's work encourages readers to view grief not as an obstacle but as an opportunity for profound transformation and connection to the human experience.
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Nate Hagens


Francis Weller

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The Lost Art of Grieving: Grief as Ritual, Resistance, and Resilience with Francis Weller
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as one of 

's books.

Nate Hagens


Francis Weller

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The Lost Art of Grieving: Grief as Ritual, Resistance, and Resilience with Francis Weller
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as the author of multiple bestselling books on grief, ritual, and community.

Nate Hagens

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The Lost Art of Grieving: Grief as Ritual, Resistance, and Resilience with Francis Weller
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as an underground classic, inviting readers into an apprenticeship with sorrow.


Tami Simon

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Francis Weller: Our Apprenticeship with Sorrow
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as the author of several books on grief and ritual.


Connor Beaton

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Francis Weller - Initiation (And Society Without It)
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as one of his books.


Francis Weller

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#113 Ancient Rhythms: Pat McCabe & Francis Weller
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, discussing the cultural taboo of grief and amnesia.

Beatrice Adler-Bolton

34 snips
Collapse w/ Dean Spade (02/22/24)
Recommended by 

to provide insight into grief.


Connor Beaton

31 snips
Men's Work Sessions - Four Stories, Four Strengths, Four Struggles
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when discussing the spiritual side of grief.

Agnes Kowalski

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55 - The Alchemy of Grief: Agnes Kowalski on Transforming Loss Through Journaling
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as a highly respected figure in the grief world.

John Onwuchekwa

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Learning Grief with Hope- John Onwuchekwa | 449
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as a book that explores the multifaceted nature of grief and its impact on personal growth.

Barrett Brooks

14 snips
Andy Crissinger: The Art of Asking Better Questions
Recommended by a girl in Texas Hill Country and resonated with Kate immediately.

11 snips
Embracing the Darkness as Fertile Ground: An Exploration of Grief and Community with Francis Weller
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when discussing the stages of grief in relation to relationship changes.


Joli Hamilton

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194 Reimagining Relationships
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in a discussion about grief and the loss of community.

Kate Kavanaugh

The Complexity of Simplicity with Jill Winger
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when discussing the concept of being an elder in the village and using power on behalf of the wounded and marginalized.

Adam Young

170 Make Sense of Your Story: Dan Allender Interviews Adam
Recommended by Alyssa Felder as a worthy read if you want to read about grief.

Elissa Felder & Sonia Hoffman: How the Jewish Burial Society Cares for the Dead [Loss 2/3]
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as a book that informed her relationship with grief, where grief and aliveness are like sacred sisters.

Greta Morgan

Forum from the Archives: Have You Lost Something That Once Defined You?
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as a source of inspiration for her grief work and workshops.

Carmen Cool

97 - MMC Carmen Cool
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as the book written by her guest, 

, who she interviewed before about it.

Dr. Diana Hill


Francis Weller

Grief Rituals For Uncertain Times with Francis Weller
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as inspiration for Ale's album and is also taking his course on grief.

Alexa Permanish

30. Grief, Song and Ceremonies of Mourning - with Alexandra “ahlay” Blakey