Grief, an intangible force, has the power to tear our hearts apart and leave us in endless pain. Many believe that time can diminish grief, but in reality, time merely submerges grief deep within our souls.
When we endure profound grief, it feels like a massive weight pressing on our hearts, unable to easily dissipate. Each passing day may temporarily help us forget the anguish, but such forgetfulness is merely superficial. True grief and pain remain buried deep within us.
We may try to convince ourselves that time heals all wounds, but for those deeply wounded, it is merely a comforting notion. The heavier the grief, the less it fades with the passage of time. It becomes etched in our souls, an indelible part of our lives.
Each person has a threshold for sorrow. When we surpass this threshold, grief starts eroding our thoughts and consciousness. It becomes an endless storm, relentlessly battering our spirits. In such extreme states, we may feel trapped, as if caught in a whirlpool of madness.
Nevertheless, we must confront grief, no matter how profound it is. It is a part of our existence and an opportunity for growth. Grief teaches us to cherish and instills a love for life. It can make us more tolerant and compassionate, helping us understand the fragility and helplessness of human nature.
Although time cannot truly heal grief, it can teach us to coexist with it. It can assist us in gradually adapting to a new reality and finding a balance in life. Perhaps, one day, we may accept the presence of grief and transform it into resilience and courage towards life.
Therefore, let us not fear grief or attempt to escape from it. Let us bravely face it and embrace it as a part of our growth. Grief may persist indefinitely, but we have the choice of how to confront it and move forward in its company.
Author's Note:
The purpose of writing this article is to explore the existence of grief in our lives and its relationship with time.
Grief is an emotion that cannot be completely healed by time, but we can learn to coexist with it and grow through the experience of grief, finding balance in life.
Through this essay, I hope to make readers understand the presence of grief and its impact on us. It reminds us not to fear grief but to face it with strength, seeing it as an opportunity for personal growth and learning. It is also a reflection on life, urging us to cherish and be grateful for what we have and to be more compassionate and forgiving towards others in their struggles.
Finally, I sincerely wish every reader the courage and resilience to face grief and find inner peace in this process of growth. I would also like to thank every reader who takes the time to read and contemplate these words. May your hearts be filled with love and hope as you continue on your journey through life.
© KaKa Lam 2024. All Rights Reserved.
Great work, you’ll have a lot of good readers here!
Thank you for this. 🌹 idk if I’ve ever read something that validates my experience with grief so well. 🙏