You may remember that on Earth--though of course we never confessed it--the death of anyone we knew, even those we liked best, was always mingled with a certain satisfaction at being finally done with them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Death brings relief as much as sadness because it ends the relationship's burdens.
- In plain terms
- We feel happy when someone we know dies because it's over.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge relief after death; it is honest.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is relief normal in grief?
- Why do we hide these feelings?
Another view
Not everyone feels relief; many feel pure loss.
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