Sorrowing: A Grief Path

02/05/2025 8 min Temporada 4 Episodio 18
Sorrowing: A Grief Path

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Send us a textGrief transforms from a static condition to an active process through the concept of "sorrowing"—a verb form shared by a friend also grieving the loss of parents. This perspective honors grief as a journey rather than a problem to solve, connecting us to spiritual traditions that recognize sorrow as a pathway to deeper wisdom.• Ancient poetic texts illustrate how the soul might "take wings" even amid profound loss• Biblical images of Mary at the cross demonstrate faithful presence in unbearable suffering• Passages from Corinthians highlight how our experiences of affliction enable us to console others• Modern grief understanding has evolved beyond linear models to recognize its complex, oscillating nature• The concept of "sorrowing" gives permission to experience the full range of grief emotions without judgment or timelineRemember I'm always available for spiritual direction by Zoom to those who are grieving.Listen every Friday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music for spiritual direction, art, and workshops shared through Santa Clara University, https://events.scu.edu/markey-center/event/332001-spiritual-accompanimentYou can reach us at: [email protected] DIRECTION WHILE GRIEVING IS AVAILABLEArt:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/vasonaArts?ref=seller-platform-mcnavand  https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/candee-lucashttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2SFH4Z6Music and sound effects today by:   via Pixabay