What Grief Teaches Us About Living

Grief has a way of cracking you wide open.

One moment you’re standing in a grocery store aisle, reading a label, and the next—you’re crying over bananas because they were their favourite. You’re doing the dishes and suddenly realize how quiet the house is. You’re smiling at a memory that punches you right in the gut.

That’s grief. It’s unpredictable. It’s inconvenient. And it’s deeply human.

But here’s what I’ve learned—grief doesn’t just break us. It reveals us.

When someone we love dies, we are reminded—sharply and suddenly—that nothing is promised. That all the things we’ve been putting off, the dreams we’ve been afraid to chase, the parts of ourselves we’ve been hiding… they matter. More than ever.

"Do You Know What Happens After Your Funeral?"

There’s this powerful quote I stumbled on from Jordan Peterson:

"Do you know what happens after your funeral? A few people will cry. Others will check their phones. The world will go on."

It sounds harsh, but it’s real.

The truth is—life keeps moving. The world doesn’t stop. So maybe, just maybe, that means we have permission to stop living half-alive. To stop waiting for the perfect timing. To stop shrinking ourselves just to fit into someone else's expectations.

Because at the end of the day, you are the one who has to live with your choices. With your dreams unfulfilled. With your voice unheard.

Grief teaches us that we don’t get forever. But we do get today.

Let This Be the Wake-Up Call

If you're grieving, I want you to know this: you’re not broken. You’re not doing it wrong. You're not supposed to “get over it.”

You’re supposed to move through it—in your own way, on your own time.

But I also want to remind you that this ache you’re feeling? It’s proof of how deeply you loved. That kind of love deserves to be honoured—not just with tears, but with action.

So maybe you go write that book. Maybe you finally take the trip. Maybe you tell someone how you really feel. Maybe you finally start living like your time matters.

You're Not Alone

Grief can make you feel isolated. But you’re not alone in this.

That’s why I’ve opened up my DMs. If you’re walking through loss—whether it’s a person, a dream, or a version of yourself—I’m here. I’ll hold space for you. I’ll walk beside you. I’ll help you reconnect with yourself, and your purpose.

Just send me a message with the word “GRIEF” and I’ll share the resources, support, and heart-centered healing I offer. You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Final Thoughts

Grief isn't just about death. It’s about the life that follows.

It’s about waking up to what matters, who matters, and how you want to show up while you still have the chance.

So take the nap. Say the thing. Launch the dream. Let the laundry wait.

This is your one precious life.Live it like it means something.