Grief is the agony of an instant; the indulgence of Grief the blunder of a life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Grief is natural in the moment, but dwelling on it long-term is detrimental.
- In plain terms
- Feel sad briefly, but do not let it ruin your life.
- What can you take from it?
- Allow yourself to grieve briefly, then move forward.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How long is too long to grieve?
- What helps you move past pain?
Another view
Some losses require long periods of processing.
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