Peaceful Easy Grieving

For as long as I can remember, I have experienced grief in what some might consider an unusual manner. In times of great loss, I feel, ironically, most alive. I assume the pain I experience is similar to others, however, the manner in which my body responds is surprisingly peaceful. While recently perusing through my many collections of photos, I came across these two images that capture the same emotion for me. This is my vision of what grief can be… beautiful, deeply sad and peaceful.

Paris, France September 2009

Chico, California July 2009