Accepting Quote by Daniel J. Siegel
“Grief allows you to let go of something you have lost only when you begin to accept what you now have in its place. As our mind clings to the familiar, to our established expectations, we can become trapped in feelings of disappointment, confusion, anger, that create our own internal worlds of suffering.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Whole-Brain Child, Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson, 2011
Grief becomes a catalyst for growth when we replace loss with acceptance of new possibilities.
In simple terms: Grief lets go of loss when we accept new things.
Embrace acceptance to transform grief into growth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- personal loss
- life transitions
- support groups
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What new possibilities can you welcome after loss?
- How can you support others in their grieving process?
Acceptance may be difficult without external support.