Grief

No wisdom tradition promises grief will be brief. The good ones promise only that you will not be alone inside it, and that it can be carried without being denied.

Hand-carved reed flutes resting by a quiet river

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The Reed Flute Seller

On the hole that makes the music.

Inspired by Sufism

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A quiet city street before dawn with one lit window

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The Night Shift

On the dignity of the work nobody sees.

Inspired by Bhagavad Gita

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An open palm holding sunlight and drifting feathers

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The Open Hand

On loving someone who is leaving anyway.

Inspired by Buddhism

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Morning light on a table with bread, water and a flower

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The Blessings Counted Backwards

On gratitude you can practise badly.

Inspired by Jewish Wisdom

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An open journal and quill beside a lamp at night

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The Emperor Who Wrote at Night

On needing the same reminder again.

Inspired by Stoicism

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Read gently. There is nothing here that asks you to be finished.

Traditions represented here: Sufism · Bhagavad Gita · Buddhism · Jewish Wisdom · Stoicism

What do you need today?

I need peace I need to let go I need courage I feel lost Love Change Grief Purpose Ego A new beginning I'm struggling Gratitude