Good Grief: Guru Singh On Death & Loss

May 21, 2020

In this enlightening discussion, Guru Singh, a celebrated third-generation Sikh yogi and spiritual teacher, explores the intricate relationship between grief, loss, and personal growth. He emphasizes the importance of embracing life's fragility and finding meaning in sorrow, advocating for 'good grief' as a path to resilience. Singh shares powerful insights on navigating isolation, the duality of joy and sadness, and the necessity of open communication during tough times. Ultimately, he offers a hopeful perspective on finding peace amid loss.

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ANECDOTE

Tiago's Passing

Guru Singh shares a personal story about a recent tragic loss in his family.
His daughter's newborn baby, Tiago, lived only 36 hours.

INSIGHT

Learning from Children

Guru Singh's children teach him valuable lessons, especially about navigating grief.
His family chose celebration over tragedy to maximize their positive experience.

ADVICE

Managing Grief

Practice managing emotions during grief.
Choose when to delve into grief and create safe spaces for emotional expression.

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Welcome back to another edition of Guru Multiverse — the latest in my ongoing series of spiritual deep dives with Guru Singh, my treasured friend and favorite wizard of all things mystical.

For those newer to the show, imagine a modern-day Gandalf who rocks like Hendrix while dropping pearls of wisdom that beautifully fuse Eastern mysticism with Western pragmatism.

A celebrated third-generation Sikh yogi, master spiritual teacher, author, and family man, for the past 40 years Guru Singh has been studying and teaching Kundalini Yoga. He is the author of several books, a powerful lecturer, and behind-the-scenes guide to many a luminary, including Fortune 500 CEOs, athletes, and artists.

A peer of rock legends like Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead, Guru Singh is also a talented musician who began his recording career on Warner Bros’ Reprise label in the 1960s. When he isn’t recording tracks with people like Seal, he’s bringing down the house on the daily at Yoga West, his Los Angeles home base.

As the pandemic has reminded us, the human body is delicate — a fragile soul vessel susceptible to a host of diseases and disasters. And it simply does not last forever — no matter how much we endeavor to deny or repress this universal truth.

Today we explore the experience of being left behind. The emotions that follow. And the powerful lessons contained therein.

Marking his 10th appearance on the show, this is a deconstruction of grief and loss. The potency it contains to both create and destroy. And the potential energy it holds for grace, gratitude and transformation.

We talk about our relationships with our bodies. How to master our physical containers while also practicing non-attachment. We get raw about losing those we love. Owning our pain. And rejoicing in grief.

Although this exchange was recorded well in advance of the pandemic (back in August 2020), Guru’s wisdom is timeless, easily digested and more pertinent now than ever.

You can watch it all go down on YouTube. And as always, the conversation streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

If you've experienced loss and the grief that accompanies it, may Guru Singh's gentle and loving energy, soothing words, and new perceptions guide you through your difficulties.

Peace + Plants,

Rich