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Mentioned in 13 episodes
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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Mentioned in 13 episodes
Mentioned by Nate Hagens as the author of multiple bestselling books on grief, ritual, and community.
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The Lost Art of Grieving: Grief as Ritual, Resistance, and Resilience with Francis Weller
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Tami Simon as an underground classic, inviting readers into an apprenticeship with sorrow.
Tami Simon as an underground classic, inviting readers into an apprenticeship with sorrow.
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Francis Weller: Our Apprenticeship with Sorrow
Mentioned by Barrett Brooks as a book that explores the multifaceted nature of grief and its impact on personal growth.
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Andy Crissinger: The Art of Asking Better Questions
Recommended by a girl in Texas Hill Country and resonated with Kate immediately.
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Embracing the Darkness as Fertile Ground: An Exploration of Grief and Community with Francis Weller
Mentioned by Adam Young when discussing the concept of being an elder in the village and using power on behalf of the wounded and marginalized.
170 Make Sense of Your Story: Dan Allender Interviews Adam
Impacted Greta Morgan ’s relationship with grief, discussing the connection between grief and aliveness.
Have You Lost Something That Once Defined You?
Mentioned as the author of a book about grief, which is referenced in the conversation.
Rediscovering Fitness: Shame, Grief & Learning to Love Your Body with Dr. Diana Hill
