EPISODE · Dec 4, 2025 · 49 MIN
Grief and Gratitude: Holding Both In Power
from The New Ashla Podcast: Cultivating Consciousness through Inner Work and Self-Mastery · host Justin V Gates and Michael Perry
In this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, Justin V. Gates and Mike explore the complex relationship between grief and gratitude, emphasizing that both emotions can coexist and are essential for emotional healing. They discuss the layers of grief, the emotional and physical impacts, and the importance of allowing oneself to feel both grief and gratitude without forcing one over the other. Practical exercises are suggested to help individuals navigate their feelings and integrate these emotions into their healing process.New Ashla Links:Get the book here! https://a.co/d/4ADHZyAFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/NewAshlaFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/JustinVGatesTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@justinvgates?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYouTube:www.youtube.com/@KnightsofAwakeningYouTube:www.youtube.com/@TemplumLumisWebsite: www.newashla.comTakeawaysGrief and gratitude can coexist and are not mutually exclusive.It's important to allow oneself to feel both emotions without judgment.Grief can manifest in various ways, including emotional and physical symptoms.Gratitude can deepen when it grows alongside grief.The process of grieving is not linear and can come in waves.It's essential to honor what has been lost while also recognizing what remains.Gratitude should not be used as a band-aid for grief.Both emotions contribute to emotional honesty and healing.Practicing gratitude can help in recognizing the good amidst the pain.Engaging in exercises can facilitate the integration of grief and gratitude.Keywordsgrief, gratitude, emotional healing, loss, mental health, coping strategies, emotional layers, holiday grief, healing process, emotional honesty
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In this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, Justin V. Gates and Mike explore the complex relationship between grief and gratitude, emphasizing that both emotions can coexist and are essential for emotional healing. They discuss the layers of grief, the emotional and physical impacts, and the importance of allowing oneself to feel both grief and gratitude without forcing one over the other. Practical exercises are suggested to help individuals navigate their feelings and integrate these emotions into their healing process.New Ashla Links:Get the book here! https://a.co/d/4ADHZyAFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/NewAshlaFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/JustinVGatesTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@justinvgates?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYouTube:www.youtube.com/@KnightsofAwakeningYouTube:www.youtube.com/@TemplumLumisWebsite: www.newashla.comTakeawaysGrief and gratitude can coexist and are not mutually exclusive.It's important to allow oneself to feel both emotions without judgment.Grief can manifest in various ways, including emotional and physical symptoms.Gratitude can deepen when it grows alongside grief.The process of grieving is not linear and can come in waves.It's essential to honor what has been lost while also recognizing what remains.Gratitude should not be used as a band-aid for grief.Both emotions contribute to emotional honesty and healing.Practicing gratitude can help in recognizing the good amidst the pain.Engaging in exercises can facilitate the integration of grief and gratitude.Keywordsgrief, gratitude, emotional healing, loss, mental health, coping strategies, emotional layers, holiday grief, healing process, emotional honesty
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