Death and loss Quote by Eowyn Ivey
““She had thought often of Ada's words about inventing new endings to stories and choosing joy over sorrow. In recent years she had decided her sister had been in part wrong. Suffering and death and loss were inescapable. And yet, what Ada had written about joy was entirely true. When she stands before you with her long, naked limbs and her mysterious smile, you must embrace her while you can.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd, 2015
Embracing joy despite inevitable suffering, recognizing that loss is unavoidable but joy can be chosen.
In simple terms: Choose joy even when loss is inevitable.
Key Takeaway
Find joy now.
Themes
grief
joy
acceptance
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Bereavement
- caregiving
- personal loss
- supporting others
Key Concepts
Existentialism
Stoicism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you honor grief while seeking joy?
- What small joys can you notice today?
A Different Perspective
Joy may feel forced when grief is deep.
![“1 John 1:4 "These things [are written] that your joy may be full." I can always measure the amount of time I'm spending in the Scriptures by how much joy (not superficial happiness, but deep down abiding joy) I have. When I find a lack of joy in my life, the first thing I check is how much time…” quote by Evelyn Christenson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d1b/evelyn-christenson-66184_bible_1-john-1-4-these-things-are-written-that_745120.jpg)
