From Glimpse after Glimpse by Sogyal Rinpoche
Bereavement can force you to look at your life directly, compelling you to find a purpose in it where there may not have been one before. When suddenly you find yourself alone after the death of someone you love, it can feel as if you are being given a new life and are being asked: “What will you do with this life? And why do you wish to continue living?”
My heartfelt advice to those in the depths of grief and despair after losing someone they dearly loved is to pray for help and strength and grace. Pray that you will survive and discover the richest possible meaning to the new life you now find yourself in. Be vulnerable and receptive; be courageous and patient. Above all, look into your life to find ways of sharing your love more deeply with others now.
by Sogyal Rinpoche, copyright 1995
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