The value of allowing ourselves to experience moments of joy while we are navigating deep grieving, is, the healing Light joy brings to the grieving process. Joy lights the path of the grieving journey so we may stay the course to the healed verse of ourselves the grief is trying to show us. Grief is not a destination, but, rather, a soul expanding opportunity. The degree to which we grow through the experience, is the degree to which we are willing and able to let joy in and embrace the moments as they are presented; at first in flashes, and with practice, sustainable plateaus. Allowing moments of joy while we are grieving is not disrespecting those for whom we are grieving, but, rather, honors their physical memory, while (re)uniting us with them in eternal spirit.
