Bereavement Quote by Louise Hay; David Kessler
““Grief is a matter of the heart and soul. Grieve your loss, allow it in, and spend time with it. Suffering is the optional part. Love never dies, and spirit knows no loss. Keep in mind that a broken heart is an open heart.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Healing Grief, 1999
Grief is heart and soul work; suffering is optional; love endures; a broken heart is open.
In simple terms: Grief is emotional work; love persists.
Allow grief, choose love over suffering.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- counseling sessions
- journaling
- support groups
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you honor grief?
- What practices keep love alive?
Suffering may be minimized too much.