Finding Hope in Grief as a Creator with Sherry Walling

We all deal with grief. It could be the loss of a loved one. Maybe the loss of a job. Or the feeling that you’ve lost control of your life or your business. Throughout the pandemic, many of us experience grief in one way, shape, or form — and Dr. Sherry Walling is no different. But she decided to write about her grief. First, it was just for her. Then she shared it. Then she decided that her writings could help countless people and turned them into a book. I’m grateful she took the time to talk to us today. We get into how grief affects us, what creators can do, and the book writing process.

Top Takeaways:

• When you experience grief, writing is a helpful exercise. It helps you process your feelings, but it also allows you to write a new reality for yourself.
• Life doesn’t necessarily stop, but you have more space and time than you think. It’s OK to slow down for a while.
• Reconnecting to hope happens in tiny moments, like getting up, hugging a loved one, and even making a meal. Listen to your body and do what is best for you.

Show Notes:

• Get Touching Two Worlds: A Guide for Finding Hope in the Landscape of Loss
• Sherry Walling
• Sherry on Twitter
• Sherry on Instagram
• How the Great Grief Led to the Great Resignation | Fortune
• Join the Creator Crew

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