Meeting Grief in the Garden
S1E8: Meeting Grief in the Garden
EPISODE NOTES
Have you ever thought about your first memory with grief?
Is there a story that you created from that experience that is still playing out now, in terms of how you relate to your grief – or, to your heart?
In this episode, my Dad and I have a heartfelt conversation about our earliest memories with grief and loss. (Listen for my Dad’s sweet reflection on Jiminy Cricket!)
You’ll hear my Dad speak to the sudden losses of his father and brother and the impact that had on his entire family. We go on to talk about the loss of my Mother and the healing that we both received through the support of our community – especially the Wheaton Academy high school community.
Towards the end of the episode, we discuss how we continue to navigate the universal human experience of grief – including the importance of allowing ourselves to feel our emotions, and how crying is indeed healing.
Key Takeaways:
In light of your first childhood memory of grief, there may be an insight into how you currently relate to grief, based upon the message you received from a family member or caregiver, in response to your feelings.
There is healing to be had in having intentional conversations with family members with whom you’ve shared in a loss, because you each had different relationships and experiences with that person.
Grief is meant to be welcomed into the garden of your heart, as soil for the evolution of your soul.
Don’t ask people who are grieving what you can do for them, just take a loving action on their behalf – whether with a call, organizing a Meal Train, sending flowers, or any other supportive actions.
Remember: your consistent presence is the greatest gift to give to someone you love who is grieving.
Prioritize remembering birthday anniversaries and death anniversaries of the people (and pets) your family, friends, and loved ones have lost.
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Heart Gardening, a father-daughter podcast where Jasmin and Robert explore the transformative power of open, honest dialogue in healing relationships – especially in families. Hosted by Jasmin, this podcast tells the story of their reconnection journey after nearly 15 years apart.
To support our journey, before each episode we choose a flower essence from Lotus Wei and a card from Alyson Charles’ Animal Power Deck: 75 Animals to Awaken Your Personal Magic.
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Music: “Open Doors” by Trevor Hall (licensed from Trevor Hall)
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