Loss is something we all face. We lose friends, family and lovers, and things; possessions. We also lose ourselves at times but not too much hopefully. Which is most difficult depends on the person however they can all be tragic losses and sometimes we don't recover, or are never quite the same.
I had cause to think about loss over the last week or so. With my mothers cancer illness it's a constant although the recent thoughts were not related to her though, it's someone else entirely, and it felt much different. It wasn't better or worse, just different, and it left me feely both happy and sad, which may sound odd.
This image was taken on my phone
Some of the most special people I've met are those who have dealt with adversity, emotional or physical pain and suffering, have had to claw their way forward and those who have known loss...but have had the courage to journey through it. They've found paths to walk that, though difficult, have taken them from despair, sorrow and depression to more positive places. That's why, along with the sadness I've been feeling, I'm also happy because the person I refer to is one of those I describe above.
I find value in such people, they're inspirational, and they often push me re-evaluate myself and have thoughts which help me improve and try harder; they inspire me to think more honestly about myself and situations I'm in and be more connected with myself, feelings and emotions, which improves the decisions I make and the ways in which I move towards better places...and I think that's pretty special.
Loss and adversity is part of life and we need to deal with them. I remember seeing a quote by someone I can't recall right now that said something about loss and possession being dependant on the other, linked like life and death; it takes the sun to cause a shadow, or words to that effect were a part of the same quote.
Dealing with loss can be terrible however if we can manage it and find ourselves along the way it's empowering. We must experience loss to give us the chance to be found, even if the finding is us finding ourselves.
With this in mind I thought I'd share some music that relates to loss, lovely songs, if a little sad.
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