As someone whose family has witnessed a lot of loved ones taken by Covid, I am reminded that life is a bitch, and covid is a C#%$T. Anyone who believes otherwise is delusional. That’s a story for another day.
Grief is one of the most life-altering experiences a person can go through. It can be hard to know where to turn for help, especially when you’re feeling lost and alone. However, many life lessons can be learned from grief, and one life repeatedly tries to teach us that we should embrace.
Life is not always fair.
When someone dies from a terminal illness or a sudden accident, or Covid, it can feel as though the world has been turned upside down.
While this is perfectly normal, we are reminded that life isn’t always fair — and accepting this helps us get through the tough times.
People who have experienced this are often more willing to help others in their time of need. They remind themselves that the world isn’t ending and find joy in serving others, making them feel like they’re giving back to society even though bad things happen. Helping other people is one of the best ways to get over grief!
Life is unpredictable
No one knows what’s going to happen tomorrow. This includes both the good and bad things. Grieving reminds us of this, and it can be a hard pill to swallow.
It’s essential to live in the present as much as possible and make the most of every day. This doesn’t mean forgetting about the person who died, but it does mean making sure they’re not forgotten. Everything we loved or even disliked about the person we lost can inspire us, teach us and mould our actions.
I am often heard saying, “I could be dead tomorrow.” This is not a licence to act recklessly; however, it does help put life’s dramas that can needlessly consume us into perspective and teaches us to value each moment and each other.
Life always goes on
It can seem like the grieving process will never end or that life won’t continue without this person we said goodbye to. However, grief is still a short period in time compared to how long someone was on the Earth and the impact they made.
Everyone’s life is different, and people will recover at their own pace. It’s important to remember that life always goes on as hard as it is. This means that although things may never be the same, they will eventually get better.
Life is precious
People often and unintentionally take life for granted until we lose someone close; it is a sharp reminder not to. After the death of a loved one, we tend to appreciate life more and realise just how precious it is. This is a valuable lesson that can be learned from losing a loved one.
People often need to reflect on their lives to learn what matters. When someone dies, it’s an excellent time to take stock and cherish those who are still alive.
People who do this sometimes find themselves pursuing new dreams or trying something different for a change.
Everyone grieves differently
When someone dies, it’s natural for friends and family to want to help. However, not everyone grieving the death of a loved one will want or need the same type of support. It’s important to remember this and to respect the grieving process of others.
Some people might need time alone, while others might want to talk about the person who died all the time.
It’s essential to be there for people in whatever way they need and not push them in a particular direction. The Experience of loss is unique to each individual and should be handled as such.
Just as everyone grieves differently, there is no one right or wrong way to go about the grieving process. Some people may want to talk about their loss constantly, while others prefer to keep their feelings bottled up others feel numb. There is no wrong way to mourn, as long as it’s healthy and allows the person to move on. Grief is a lifelong process.
This is also true for all daily problems; who can judge others or run commentary over people’s life choices and experiences?
Learning to accept ‘people as people’ and let them be! Be more concerned with your own decisions, reactions and actions.
It’s tough
The death of a loved one is often just the beginning of a long and complex grieving process. It can take months, years, or even decades to fully deal with a loss.
However, it is possible to heal and move on with time and patience.No one ever expects to experience grief, but it’s something that everyone deals with at some point in their lives. The ‘lessons’ listed above are just a few of the many things that can be learned from grief.
Grief is a potent force, and it can teach us a great deal about ourselves and the world around us.
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