To love deeply is to open ourselves to the experience of loss; it’s part of the journey, not a punishment.

Grief isn’t just sorrow - it’s a measure of how fully we’ve allowed ourselves to care. When someone or something matters to us, the temporary absence or inevitable change that comes with life creates a space for grief. But this space isn’t only for sadness; it’s also a place for reflection, gratitude, and growth.

Grief reminds us of connection. It teaches us the value of moments and memories, and it deepens our capacity for empathy. Like seasons changing, grief flows naturally: it arrives, lingers, and eventually transforms. The heart learns to carry love and loss together, not as opposites, but as companions.

In this way, grief isn’t a bitter consequence - it’s an essential marker of living fully. It tells us that we have loved, been present, and engaged with life in a meaningful way. And through that, even absence carries a quiet, enduring richness.