How Do We Live with Loss?
Whether it’s the heartbreak of losing a loved one, the gradual loss of health or ability, the rupture of a relationship, or even the loss of a future we once hoped for — grief touches all of us. And yet, so often we bear it alone, ashamed, stoic, or simply overwhelmed.
So this week in my free Wednesday talk series, I focused on how to live well, even while facing what feels unbearable. I shared five key factors that help steady the mind — intention, relaxation, warmth of heart, releasing anxiety, and positive emotion — and how they can support us through the grieving process.
Timecodes and Topics:
- (14:18 ) Riding the waves of grief (rather than suppressing or freezing it)
- (24:56) Opening to support (and what not to do)
- (30:24) Turning toward what is also true, even alongside deep pain
- (32:36) And finding love and meaning, even in the face of irreversible loss
Loss is inevitable — but suffering doesn’t have to be endless. I hope this helps you face your own losses with more compassion, steadiness, and strength.
You can see the meditation that went along with this talk, here: https://rickhanson.com/meditation-talk-three-ways-to-live-with-loss/
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