Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Living Through Loss | Maria Shriver | The Open Field Network

Living Through Loss | Maria Shriver | The Open Field Network:


Living Through Loss


appeared on the TODAY Show this morning to talk about loss and grief in the wake of the Newtown tragedy.
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There are millions of people who woke up today with their own private grief and who are living through some kind of painful and personal loss -- whether it's the loss of a loved one, the loss of a livelihood or the loss of an entire way of life.
Isn't it true that we're all grieving in some way or another?
That's why I wrote yesterday that "compassion, empathy, gentleness, love and presence" is the most valuable gift we can give this holiday season.
When we are living with loss, we need time and a safe place to process our grief and