We often try to block suffering and pain, influenced by Enlightenment rationalism. Grief isn’t rational, and we don’t know how to handle it. Wisdom traditions teach us that grief is transformative. We must learn from it instead of avoiding it. Many of us repress grief and prefer anger over sadness. Grief is unfinished hurt, and it feels overwhelming, leading us to blame others. We need to remain open to grief and learn its lessons. Saint Ephrem saw tears as signs of divine mercy. Tears help us see clearly and accept that we can’t fix everything. Through tears, we find transformation.
The Cleansing Gift of Tears
The Cleansing Gift of Tears
The Cleansing Gift of Tears
We often try to block suffering and pain, influenced by Enlightenment rationalism. Grief isn’t rational, and we don’t know how to handle it. Wisdom traditions teach us that grief is transformative. We must learn from it instead of avoiding it. Many of us repress grief and prefer anger over sadness. Grief is unfinished hurt, and it feels overwhelming, leading us to blame others. We need to remain open to grief and learn its lessons. Saint Ephrem saw tears as signs of divine mercy. Tears help us see clearly and accept that we can’t fix everything. Through tears, we find transformation.