The One You Feed A Journey of Embracing Grief and Finding Joy with Rosemerry Trommer
Nov 12, 2024
Rosemerry Trommer, a poet and co-host of various podcasts, explores the profound interplay of grief and joy. She shares her personal journey through loss, highlighting the role of self-compassion in navigating emotional turmoil. The conversation emphasizes the transformative power of poetry during grief and the necessity of community support. Rosemerry delves into finding joy in everyday moments and recognizes the beauty within sorrow, encouraging acceptance of life’s dualities to foster resilience and deeper connections.
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Feeding the Good Wolf
- Rosemerry Trommer discusses feeding the "good wolf" when unable to do it yourself.
- She highlights the importance of community support during challenging times, citing personal experiences.
Grief and Joy
- Grief and joy can coexist, emerging from a "broken and ransacked heart."
- This surprising duality fosters love, intimacy with the sacred, and communion with others facing loss.
Grief's Paradoxical Melody
- Rosemerry finds that grief and praise are intertwined, with grief as the "basso continuo" and praise as the melody.
- Her poetry practice facilitates embracing both simultaneously.
