I remember Tom Z stating early on in my grief journey “time doesn’t heal wounds; it’s what you do with that time.” I have found this to be true. I think grief is hard work – intentionally paying attention to your sadness and hurt is not easy. But ignoring it and not taking caring of ourselves does not lead to healing.

As I was reading this morning, these words struck me as significant and relevant to actively mourning and tending grief: acknowledge, actively mourn, cultivate, effort, sacrifice, accomplishment.

If you are new in your grief journey, I encourage you to take time to tend your grief. Be intentional and give yourself lots of grace. Give yourself permission to mourn.