I stumbled on a phrase today that prompts reflection concerning grief: "Whatsoever you can find to be miserable about you simply jump upon, and whatsoever you can be happy about you simply forget, you don't take any note of it."
This phrase is pregnant with meaning. It invites us to question why we may base happiness on what we gain and sadness on what we lose. Reflect on the logic of your mind. If you are suddenly without something or somone, are you necessarily unhappy? Consider the reasons you have to celebrate the positive impact somone had on your life, the gifts and wisdom you were given. Imagine that the person you miss is actually happy elsewhere. All at once, you may discover that through nostalgia, you're able to share their joy.
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