

Francis Weller: Our Apprenticeship with Sorrow
73 snips Feb 25, 2025
Francis Weller, a psychotherapist and renowned author, discusses the transformative power of grief as a vital human experience. He emphasizes that facing sorrow can foster community connection and personal growth. Weller explores how rituals can help process grief, bridging individual pain with ancestral experiences. He highlights the importance of self-compassion and adult resilience in navigating emotional challenges. The conversation encourages embracing vulnerability and cultivating a deeper sense of belonging in difficult times.
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Grief as an Apprenticeship
- Grief is a human capacity to process sorrow and transform it into something beneficial for the community.
- Unprocessed grief can become oppressive and lead to feelings of depression.
Metabolizing Grief
- Grief is not simply something to be endured, but something to actively engage with.
- Through creative expression and ritual, grief can be metabolized into a source of strength.
Offering Grief a Bottom
- Create a "bottom" for your grief by sharing it with others and engaging in communal practices.
- This helps mitigate feelings of panic and creates a sense of being held.