“The sorrow we feel when we lose a loved one is the price we pay to have had them in our lives.”
What this quote means
This quote, similar to Earl Grollman's, expresses the idea that grief is the tribute of love. It offers a comforting perspective: the pain of loss is the counterpart to the joy of having known that person. It applies to those struggling with pain, helping them accept that this grief is proof of the depth of their attachment, not weakness.
How to apply it daily
Recall a moment of shared happiness with the person you lost and tell yourself, 'That joy was worth the price I pay now.'
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