There are few things that test our resilience more than the death of a loved one. Grief can be isolating and grueling and feel insurmountable. But it’s also true that there is nothing that can teach us more about life than death. And when we allow ourselves to receive the lessons that death can teach us, we’ll be more resilient to deal with whatever challenges life brings us. As Sheryl Sandberg puts it in Option B, “I now know that it is possible to experience post-traumatic growth,” she writes. “In the wake of the most crushing blows, people can find greater strength and deeper meaning. I also believe that it is possible to experience pre-traumatic growth — that you don’t have to experience tragedy to build your resilience for whatever lies ahead.”
I have saved this comment for like six months ago after I lost my best friend. You can read the entire post here: https://journal.thriveglobal.com/nothing-teaches-us-more-about-life-than-death-41f6893bfb1b
I just read the post. It was touching how her mom passed.
People often drown in grief after losing a loved one, and it often takes long before they eventually push their heads above the water--bounce back--become resilient. Grief is inevitable because there will always be death. But what's most important is how we handle it.
Sorry about the loss of your best friend, @adisrivastav, and thanks for contributing.