164. The Difference Between Grieving and Mourning

In this solo episode, I discuss the important distinction between the concepts of grieving and mourning. Grief refers to the internal emotions and personal journey one experiences after a loss or major life transition. Mourning describes the external, communal expressions and rituals related to grief. Key topics covered: * Common misuse of "grieving" and "mourning" as interchangeable terms * Grieving as the inner emotions of sadness, anger, etc. that occur involuntarily after a loss * Mourning as outward rituals/practices that people can choose to participate in to express their grief * Examples of mourning rituals based on religion or culture * Other mourning practices: journaling, support groups, listening to meaningful songs, reading old letters * How both grieving and mourning help us adapt to change and loss over time * Reflection questions: What mourning practices are helpful for you? How do you see grieving and mourning show up in your life? I offer an open invitation to share any reflections on this topic with me via email. Understanding the difference between these two related concepts can aid in processing any losses we experience. If you or anyone you know is looking to have someone walk alongside them during ther grief journey, contact me for a Discovery call.  https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/