The Gift of Sadness, Nostalgia & Practices for Winter Seasons | Jonathan & Melissa Helser
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Dec 21, 2024
In a heartfelt conversation, the hosts explore the balance between sadness and joy, emphasizing that experiencing one enhances the other. They share personal stories, underscoring the importance of honoring grief and building deeper connections through honesty. Listeners are encouraged to embrace vulnerability, especially during challenging seasons like winter. Practical tools like meditation and community support are discussed as ways to navigate emotional storms, ultimately fostering resilience and hope. Cherishing sacred moments becomes a central theme.
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Cadence's Grief
Melissa Helser describes the experience of their son, Cadence, grieving the loss of their dog, Bella.
His intense, unrestrained grief ultimately led to acceptance and a sense of closure.
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Embracing Sadness for Joy
Suppressing emotions, especially sadness, can be detrimental to experiencing true joy.
Embracing the full range of emotions, including sadness, is essential for honoring life's experiences.
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The Gift of Tears
Expressing sadness, especially with loved ones, validates the importance of relationships and shared experiences.
Tears can serve as a powerful way to honor and preserve precious memories.
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This episode is a special conversation between Jonathan & Melissa Helser and Chris Miller. They dive into what it means to live in the full range of emotions during winter seasons. They talk about how “Sadness is required to truly experience Joy” and what it means to share our feelings with the close people around us as well as talking about practices to stay centered in hard seasons. We hope that this conversation gives you new tools for any season you are in and tools for engaging with the seasons your friends or family are in.
This conversation was inspired by the release of our new album Sing Winter. We have created a nostalgic winter album to honor the hope and the tenderness of the season. May you cherish moments that become sacred memories, and may you feel deeply met as you unapologetically honor the reverence, sorrow, and joy of life. It is in embracing every part of life that we know we are truly alive. Our prayer is that your winter season will sing, and that you will feel enveloped in the hope that Jesus brings. Merry Christmas from the Cageless Birds 🕊️
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