Farewell to a loved one; celebration of life.

When there is the passing of a loved one it is invariably very sad news. Whatever the relationship between the deceased and those left behind may have been, the world as we perceive it is diminished significantly.

In these moments we are compelled and even forced to stop to contemplate how the life of another has impacted our life. We think about the deceased’s character, personality qualities, and the little things that made him/her so unique, genuine, and beloved.

Quite simply it is these types of events that help us to realize those things that we value and embrace in life; the most important being the gratitude we discover for having known a person who has left an imprint on our heart, mind, and soul.

Here are some quotes to help put things into perspective when considering the loss of a beloved person:

Jonathan Safron Foer wrote; “You cannot protect yourself from sadness without protecting yourself from happiness.”

Rumi wrote; “The cure for pain is in the pain.”

Kahlil Gibran wrote; “The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.”

Whatever significance your beloved has been in your life and however painful the loss may seem at first, we can bear the pain and move forward in life by making a the promise to the deceased that we will fill the schism in our heart with love and joy as we travel through our personal grief.

Farewell for now my dear beloved, I know that you have found peaceful repose now. I live with the hope that we will meet again.

I hope you have a delightful experience today and every day henceforth.