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[Ep. 161] Holding Grief with Gratitude w/ Carolyn Carter

Aug 27, 2023
Carolyn Carter, a human development professional, poet, and somatic relational coach, shares her journey of grief and gratitude after her daughter's passing. They discuss the connection between love and grief, the transformative power of grief, and the importance of having a relationship with it. The host also shares resources for connecting with the guest and offers a poem on surrendering to a broken heart.
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Quick takeaways

  • By sitting with grief and allowing ourselves to feel through the process, we can transform and alchemize it, while gratitude reminds us of the love and connection we had with the person or thing we lost.
  • Grief is a divine invitation to embrace the full spectrum of human experience, teaching us about reciprocity and interconnectedness and reminding us to embrace the transformative power of grief.

Deep dives

The Power of Grief and Gratitude

Grief and pain can either open us up to our true selves or break us down if resisted. By sitting with grief as a friend and allowing ourselves to feel through the process, we can transform and alchemize it. Gratitude plays a crucial role in navigating grief, as it reminds us of the love and connection we had with the person or thing we lost. Gratitude and grief can coexist, and holding both simultaneously allows for a holistic and sustainable experience. Everything in the universe is interconnected, and when we recognize that reciprocity and relational nature, we can find deeper meaning and purpose in our grief.

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