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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.” quote by Louise Hay; David Kessler
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““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.””

Louise Hay; David Kessler

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.

Key Takeaway

Allow grief, choose love over suffering.

Themes

grief love healing emotion spirituality

Mood

comforting hopeful spiritual

Type

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When to use this quote

  • counseling sessions
  • journaling
  • support groups

Key Concepts

acceptance growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you honor grief?
  • What practices keep love alive?
A Different Perspective

Suffering may be minimized too much.

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