When I think about grief I have often associated it with losing someone I love. But recently, what I’ve found it to be is a myriad of different forms of loss that don’t necessarily include the physical passing of someone or something: a relationship or partnership ending, missing out on an opportunity, a climb that I didn’t send, a change in a business relationship, broken trust, coming to terms with big change… It all can weigh heavily and leave a residue of stress that accumulates for me if I don’t acknowledge it. I’ve gone about loss without processing often; passing through and compartmentalizing in order to juggle multiple things at once and to keep my goals on track. But, I’ve found life has a pretty loud way of telling me to slow down, to stop, to sit still, and to absorb - whether it’s been major injury or what feels like a mental paralysis. I’m really working on listening to my body to preserve my long term health, joy, and appreciation for myself and for the people I love. ...