Quotes on Grieving And Healing

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are.

Grieving allows us to heal, to remember with love rather than pain. It is a sorting process. One by one you let go of the things that are gone and you mourn for them. One by one you take hold of the things that have become a part of who you are and build again.

There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.

I still miss those I loved who are no longer with me but I find I am grateful for having loved them. The gratitude has finally conquered the loss.

Grief knits two hearts in closer bonds than happiness ever can; and common sufferings are far stronger links than common joys.

The highest tribute to the dead is not grief but gratitude.

There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power.

There is a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance.

If you suppress grief too much, it can well redouble.

We will grieve not, rather find strength in what remains behind.

I do not believe that sheer suffering teaches. If suffering alone taught, all the world would be wise, since everyone suffers. To suffering must be added mourning, understanding, patience, love, openness and the willingness to remain vulnerable.