Sacred Tears Quotes

“There are many gifts of grief that I would gladly give back in exchange for what I've lost. Still, one gift of grief is the opportunity to explore places within ourselves we might never see otherwise. Just as there are beautiful things that can flourish in dark places, like mushrooms and beetles and shade-loving flowers, there are parts of our souls that flourish only in the darkest times. Since we're here, we might as well look at those flourishing parts of ourselves, the beautiful things thriving in difficult times.”
― Courtney Weber, Sacred Tears: A Witch's Guide to Grief

“Strength is often revered as a good thing, enabling us to "power through" whatever it is we're supposed to overcome, but an overemphasis on strength can mask injuries that need healing. Grief can also weaken us. Is weakness automatically a detriment? What might be termed as weakness is often equated with vulnerability, a state that supposedly invites more injury. But so-called weakness could also provide the opportunity for recognizing and honoring one's boundaries and the boundaries of others.”
― Courtney Weber, Sacred Tears: A Witch's Guide to Grief