“That’s what winter is: an exercise in remembering how to still yourself then how to come pliantly back to life again.” — Ali Smith
Grief often feels like a long winter inside the heart. The cold silence settles deeply, and the world seems frozen in place. Many grieving parents find themselves forced into stillness, whether they want it or not. This stillness can feel isolating and heavy. Yet, within the quiet, a subtle lesson waits. Learning to be still teaches patience with pain. The heart learns to hold sorrow gently instead of fighting against it. Stillness becomes a refuge, a place to breathe and gather strength.
The season of grief moves slowly, like winter’s lengthening nights. Each day can feel repetitive, as if caught in a cycle of loss and longing. Yet, grief also teaches renewal. Like winter trees, grieving parents find resilience in their roots. The broken branches of hope may lie bare for a time, but beneath the surface, life stirs. The willingness to surrender to the season allows healing to begin. Renewal does not happen all at once. Gentle steps forward build the path back to light and growth.
Coming back to life after loss requires softness and grace. Rigid expectations can break the fragile spirit of someone grieving. The pliant heart bends with sorrow but does not shatter. Resilience grows in surrender, not resistance. Accepting moments of weakness creates space for healing energy to flow. Grieving parents discover strength in vulnerability and courage in patience. Life after loss looks different, but it still holds possibility. Renewal begins when the heart learns to move with its own rhythm.
Thought for today: Practice stillness with kindness toward yourself. Allow gentle growth to follow in its own time.