Daily Meditation

“When we know ourselves to be connected to all others, acting compassionately is simply the natural thing to do.”— Rachel Naomi Remen Grief can feel like a wall between one soul and the rest of the world. Many grieving parents feel invisible. Friends fade, words fail, and daily life continues without understanding. But even in … Read more

“No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.” — John Donne Grief can make us feel isolated beyond words. A grieving parent often lives behind invisible glass, watching the world go on. The pain is so personal, so sacred, that many feel … Read more

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” — Mother Teresa Grieving parents often feel powerless. The world we knew has been shattered. Every breath can feel like a betrayal of what was lost. Many parents wonder what difference they can make when their … Read more

“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” — Maya Angelou Grief often feels like a cloud that never lifts. The loss of a child creates a shadow unlike any other. Many grieving parents wake each day hoping only to survive. Some moments feel impossible. Even breathing can feel like a chore. Yet, within that … Read more

“Connection is why we’re here. It gives purpose and meaning to our lives…” — Brené Brown Grief can sever the threads of connection that once held life together. After the loss of a child, many grieving parents feel isolated. Familiar friendships often grow quiet. Casual conversations feel too shallow to hold the weight of sorrow. … Read more

“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”— Jane Goodall Grief can make even the smallest decision feel heavy. When a parent loses a child, time loses its shape. Simple actions feel meaningless. Many grieving parents question whether their lives still matter. The days … Read more

“We all long for loving community. It enhances life’s joy. But many of us seek community solely to escape the fear of being alone.” — bell hooks Grief creates a distance that few can cross. After the loss of a child, many parents feel isolated from the world. Conversations feel shallow. Holidays lose meaning. Even … Read more

“Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.” — Oprah Winfrey Grief often isolates parents who have lost a child. Many grieving parents feel misunderstood by friends and family who mean well. The heaviness of grief can make ordinary conversations feel foreign. People sometimes avoid speaking about the child, thinking silence … Read more

“Community is first of all a quality of the heart. It grows from the spiritual knowledge that we are alive not for ourselves but for one another.” — Henri Nouwen Grief often isolates. Many grieving parents feel disconnected from the world they once moved through with ease. Familiar relationships may grow silent. Social settings may … Read more

“Interbeing is the understanding that nothing exists separately from anything else. We are all interconnected. By taking care of another person, you take care of yourself.” — Thich Nhat Hanh Grief can make the world feel small. The loss of a child often isolates the heart in unimaginable ways. Every conversation feels distant. Every smile … Read more