It's like having a pet dog for a long time. You get attached to it, and when it dies you miss it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Owens compares the grief of a lost pet to the universal experience of attachment and loss.
- In plain terms
- You miss a pet after it dies because you loved it.
- What can you take from it?
- Attachment leads to grief; mourning is a natural result of love.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you cope with losing a beloved companion?
- Is grief always a sign of love?
Another view
The quote oversimplifies grief by comparing it only to pet loss.
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