Follow the crumbs of joy: A practice for grief & gratitude

Download my FREE Grief, Grace & Growth journaling ebook here: tanyawilkinson.co.uk/newsletterI’m joined today by Charla Grant, where we explore the profound themes of how we can connect into joy and gratitude in our grief journeys. We discuss how grief serves as an invitation to reflect on your life and the importance of finding joy in small moments, even amidst profound loss. Our conversation delves into the role of community in supporting individuals through grief, the dangers of toxic positivity in our world, and the power of collective joy. Charla shares her personal journey through grief of multiple losses and how it has shaped her mission to help others find gratitude and joy in their lives.TakeawaysGrief is an invitation to reflect on who you are.Finding joy amidst grief is possible and transformative.Gratitude can coexist with grief, enhancing our experiences.Community plays a crucial role in navigating grief.Toxic positivity can undermine genuine emotional experiences.Small moments of joy can lead to greater appreciation of life.Collective joy can be a powerful healing force.Grief can serve as a teacher, revealing deeper truths.It's important to honour and process grief fully.Creating rituals around joy can help in healing.Follow & Support Death on the Daily:Do Like, Comment & Subscribe to this channel  @deathonthedaily  Share this episode with a friend who might need it. Subscribe to my Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/deathonthedaily/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/death_onthedaily  Find out about my work including as a grief coach: www.tanyawilkinson.co.uk YouTube: youtube.com/@deathonthedaily, You can connect with Charla Grant and The Grateful Hearts Club here: Sign up to her newsletter where you'll be the first to know about her Find Your Joy Challenge: www.thegratefulheartsclub.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/thegratefulheartsclub/The theme music for Death on the Daily is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Set Free by Katie Gray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which is used with artist's permission. You can connect with Katie and her music and work here www.katiegray.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  This podcast is edited by David Strutt, who you can contact here for any editing needs: [email protected]:00: Introduction 02:44: What does death on the daily mean for you?05:44: The Journey Through Grief08:31: Finding Joy in Small Moments11:26: The Role of Gratitude14:10: Navigating Toxic Positivity17:13: The Importance of Community19:57: Collective Effervescence and Shared Joy22:58: Creating a Joy-Finding Challenge26:00: The Complexity of Grief and Joy29:07: The Power of Connection and Support