In this heartfelt conversation, award-winning poet and author, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, shares her journey of navigating grief after the sudden loss of her son, Finn, in 2021, followed by the loss of her father. Through poetry and reflection, she explores the themes of grief, surrender, love, the natural world, and the transformative power of writing. The episode delves into the nuances of grief, and the ways in which creativity can serve as a sacred anchoring practice as we learn to meet what is with curiosity, and how to carry our person's "love light" after loss.

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Rosemerry and Nina explore the intricate relationship between grief, praise, and the art of surrender. They delve into how moments of beauty and connection can arise even in the depths of sorrow, emphasizing the importance of honoring loved ones while navigating personal loss. Through poetry and personal anecdotes, they illustrate the duality of joy and grief, and the grace found in surrendering to life's challenges, as we're flooded with "the relentless truth of what is". The discussion culminates in a reflection on the complexity of emotions and the healing power of words.

Takeaways:

• Surrender is the surest medicine that exists.
• Grief thrusts you into living in the "and".
• Writing became a practice of meeting each moment with wonderment.
• The story of grief is nonlinear and ever-changing.
• Love continues to grow even after loss.
• Finding joy is a possibility, even in grief.
• Asking questions can open doors to new perspectives.
• We can witness our own grief from a third-person perspective.
• Praise can be a way of embracing life as it is.
• The Unfolding reflects the spectrum of grief and love. 
• Surrendering to life's challenges can lead to profound insights.
• Life and love happen through us.
• Our loved ones leave us their "love light" to carry.
• The heart can hold multiple emotions simultaneously.
• Grief can deepen our sensitivity and connection to life.
• Art and poetry can be powerful tools in life and grief.
• Creating new words can help articulate complex emotions.

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• @rosemerry.trommer
• wordwoman.com
• Evermore
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• Buy The Unfolding
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• @griefandlight
• griefandlight.com
• 1:1 Grief Support

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