Love, Attachement, and Grief as a catalyst for Good

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Remembering and attaching to loved ones who have passed is not clinging to the past, but rather a way to honor and connect with them
Attachment to others, especially loved ones, is a natural and essential human instinct
Critiques of attachment typically refer to material possessions and identity, not relationships
Feeling attached to loved ones, even those who have passed, can enhance mindfulness and a heartful life
Love is eternal and continues even after death
The combination of love and grief can be a catalyst for compassion and positive change
Grief can provide energy and motivation for meaningful work
Engaging in work driven by love and grief can lead to sustained dedication and prevent burnout
When work becomes a part of one's existential beingness, it transcends mere meaning and becomes a deeper state of being

In this Episode, You'll Learn:

How there are many different forms of grief
Why we need to surrender to our grief and turn toward painful feelings
How there are many painful emotions that exist under the "grief umbrella"
The challenge of surrendering to grief in a culture that constantly pushes for happiness and avoidance of pain.
How we can strengthen our ability to cope with grief by continuing to allow it in
The importance of finding emotional support when grieving
Why animals provide the best emotional support
How providing emotional support to someone grieving includes just being with them and holding space for their grief

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