Sadness is a giant hand that squeezes the heart.

This is a beautiful and painful metaphor for the way grief can take over. It reminds us that sadness isn't just a fleeting emotion; it's a powerful force that can make it hard to breathe, think, or feel anything else. It's a weight on your chest and a grip on your soul.If you're feeling this kind of sadness, remember that the hand doesn't hold on forever. It loosens its grip. Allow yourself to feel the sadness, but don't let it become your permanent state. Seek out the things that bring light and loosen that grip, even just a little.What's one small thing you can do to find a bit of light today?