Summary: <br> The most beautiful people are those that have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have still found their way out of the depths.<br> These people have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern.<br> Beautiful people do not just happen. – Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross<br> Grief comes in waves. It can feel like you have been wrecked by wave after wave, all the while trying to cling onto some piece of the beautiful ship you used to and planned to have. At first all you can do is try to stay afloat while sipping on air during the short stay on the surface. Eventually, maybe (just maybe) with the help of this podcast episode and what I want to share with you (because it was shared with me), you will learn that you can choose to function… and keep swimming. <br> Life is not a guarantee nor is it a right. We are here temporarily on this planet. We are the lucky ones that get to experience the ride of life. Parts of the ride can hurt, but those moments create character and strength. Progress is made through holding up your shield, grabbing the shipwreck, confronting the painful events, looking at them squarely and facing the realities of loss, death, or disappointments. Be proud of the pain, feel the pain because you can, be proud of your scars. Vulnerability is Strength. Those scars, those strike marks are the battle wounds of life that make us who we are. (That is why The Sisu Way logo has strike marks and scratches in it.) We are the lucky ones who have the ability….the gift to hurt.<br> Here is the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/1wzcaj/serious_how_do_you_cope_with_the_passing_of/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">full post</a> on Reddit by the user GSnow when asked for advice on how to deal with the grief and the loss of a loved one. It helped me when I needed it, hopefully it helps you and/or someone you know:<br> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/1wzcaj/serious_how_do_you_cope_with_the_passing_of/?ref_source=embed&ref=share">[Serious] How do you cope with the passing of someone you are close to?</a> from <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/">AskReddit</a> <br> <br> Get up strong,<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/1scottmcgee/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scott McGee</a><br> <a href="http://thesisuway.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Sisu Way</a><br>
