“Don't be ashamed to weep; 'tis right to grieve. Tears are only water, and flowers, trees, and fruit cannot grow without water. But there must be sunlight also. A wounded heart will heal in time, and when it does, the memory and love of our lost ones is sealed inside to comfort us.”
— Brian Jacques
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Grief is simply love with nowhere to go, but healing is always possible. 🌿✨ As Brian Jacques beautifully wrote: 'Don't be ashamed to weep; 'tis right to grieve. Tears are only water, and flowers, trees, and fruit cannot grow without water. But there must be sunlight also. A wounded heart will heal in time, and when it does, the memory and love of our lost ones is sealed inside to comfort us.' How do you find your sunlight after a stormy season? Share your thoughts below. 👇
About this quote
Grief is often misunderstood as a weakness, but as Brian Jacques gently reminds us, it is a profoundly natural and necessary part of the human experience. When we lose someone we deeply love, our tears are not a sign of defeat; rather, they are the vital nourishment required for our wounded hearts to eventually heal and grow. Just as a garden needs both rain and sunshine to flourish, our souls require the permission to weep alongside the eventual return of light and joy. Embracing this healing process means understanding that time does not erase our love, but rather transforms it into a quiet, comforting presence within us. While the pain of loss never truly vanishes, it evolves into a sacred memory that sustains us through life's seasons. By allowing ourselves to grieve fully, we make space for the sun to shine again, sealing the cherished love of our lost ones deep inside our hearts where they can forever bring us peace and comfort.
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