Life is full of surprises, and not all of them are pleasant. I sit here on holiday, watching the sea, observing the waves as they come and go. They remind me of how fleeting and uncontrollable life can be. Just a few days ago, on Sunday evening, a dear friend of ours passed away – just like that. He stood up to get a drink and never returned. A heart attack took his life.

 

In moments like these, I find myself asking: Where does all the pain go? How do I deal with such loss? As a coach, I’m supposed to know how to work through these emotions. But sometimes, there are no simple answers. I’m human too, and sometimes the pain just exists, and I don’t know where to put it.

 

As I sit here watching the sea, I wonder if life is like these waves – a constant coming and going. Grief is a subject we all face at some point, yet it remains taboo. What do we do with grief? How do we cope with the loss of someone who is so suddenly ripped from our lives?

 

I don’t have the answers, and maybe that’s okay. Perhaps it’s more about allowing the pain, feeling it, and giving it space. Maybe that’s where the first step to healing begins.

 

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