Daily Meditation

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” — Edith Sitwell Grief often feels like a long winter. The cold reaches deep inside the heart. Many grieving parents know the chill of … Read more

“Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame by an encounter with another human being.” — Albert Schweitzer Grief can feel like a suffocating darkness that swallows every spark inside. Parents who have lost a child often endure moments when hope seems impossible to find. Those dark moments can feel endless … Read more

“There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.” — Fred Rogers Grief often strips away certainty. The loss of a child leaves a parent feeling lost in a dark, uncharted place. When pain feels overwhelming, … Read more

“Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.” — Dalai Lama Grief often feels isolating. The loss of a child can leave a parent feeling separate from the world. Pain can create walls around the heart, making connection difficult. Compassion acts as a bridge … Read more

“Faith is the state of being ultimately concerned.” — Paul Tillich Grief places ultimate concern at the center of our lives. The loss of a child shifts everything that once felt stable. Many grieving parents find themselves wrestling with questions that have no easy answers. The mind searches for meaning, while the heart struggles with … Read more

“Nothing could be worse than the fear that one had given up too soon, and left one unexpended effort that might have saved the world.” — Jane Addams Grieving parents often carry a heavy burden of regret. The mind replays moments searching for signs missed or actions undone. The fear of giving up too soon … Read more

“There is a quiet courage that comes from an inward spring of confidence in the meaning and significance of life.” — Howard Thurman Grieving parents carry a courage few can see. The loss of a child leaves a silent ache that no one can fix. Many people mistake grief for weakness. The quiet strength to … Read more

“Love is responsibility of an I for a You.” — Martin Buber Grief changes the way love feels. The loss of a child redefines what love means every day. Many grieving parents carry an ache mixed with fierce love and deep responsibility. Loving someone who has passed creates a lifelong bond that death cannot erase. … Read more

“Rather, ten times, die in the surf, heralding the way to a new world, than stand idly on the shore.” — Florence Nightingale Grief can feel like standing on a cold, rocky shore, unable to move forward. Many grieving parents feel trapped between what was and what might never be. The pain of loss can … Read more

“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.” — Corrie Ten Boom Grieving parents often face endless worries about what tomorrow might bring. Fear and anxiety fill many waking moments. The mind races with “what ifs” and “if onlys.” Worry drains the precious energy needed to face each day. … Read more