If you’ve ever suffered the throes of grief, the idea of anything good coming from death seems cruel. Entertaining the idea feels impossible. That’s normal. It takes time and distance to get a broader, more accurate perspective. It’s worth the trouble to gain it because getting a fresh perspective on this loss can help you endure it and live a more meaningful life.
As a doctor who serves the terminally ill, I’ve witnessed patients receive a grim diagnosis and then fight a brave but losing battle against illness.
