Daily Meditation

“The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.” — Albert Schweitzer Grief often challenges the sense of purpose. Losing a child can leave a void so deep, it feels impossible to move forward. Many parents who have suffered loss question what remains to be done … Read more

“We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It’s easy to say ‘It’s not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.’ Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes.” — Fred Rogers Grief often feels isolating. Parents who have … Read more

“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” — Dalai Lama Grief challenges the very heart of kindness. The loss of a child can feel like a relentless storm. Many grieving parents find themselves struggling to offer kindness, especially on the hardest days. Pain can cloud patience and make every interaction feel heavy. Despite that, … Read more

“The courage to be is the courage to accept oneself, in spite of being unacceptable.” — Paul Tillich Grief can make people feel isolated and broken. Many grieving parents face feelings of shame or self-doubt. Loss can shake the foundation of self-worth. The absence of a child may bring painful questions about value and purpose. … Read more

“True peace is not merely the absence of war, it is the presence of justice.” — Jane Addams Grief often brings a restless unrest that no silence can soothe. The absence of a child creates a deep void that unsettles every part of life. Many grieving parents search for peace but find only moments of … Read more

“In the stillness of the quiet, if we listen, we can hear the whisper of the heart giving strength to weakness, courage to fear, hope to despair.” — Howard Thurman Grief often brings silence that feels heavy and endless. Many parents find themselves alone with that silence after losing a child. The quiet can overwhelm … Read more

“When two people relate to each other authentically and humanly, God is the electricity that surges between them.” — Martin Buber Grief often isolates. Parents who have lost a child may feel alone in a crowded room. True connection becomes rare and precious. Honest, vulnerable conversation can break through layers of loneliness. Sharing grief without … Read more

“I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took any excuse.” — Florence Nightingale Grief can feel like an endless battle against waves of despair. Many grieving parents face each day weighed down by overwhelming sorrow. Choosing to keep moving forward without excuses becomes a quiet act of courage. The loss of a … Read more

“Forgiveness is an act of the will, and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart.” — Corrie Ten Boom Grief often brings a storm of emotions, including anger, confusion, and regret. Forgiveness may seem impossible when pain feels raw and unbearable. Many grieving parents struggle with forgiving themselves or others involved … Read more

“The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.” — Albert Schweitzer Grieving parents often feel lost in their pain and confusion. The absence of a child can shatter a sense of purpose. Many wonder if happiness will ever return. The path through … Read more