Grieving Shattered Dreams and Living Losses: Grace in Our Non-Finite Grief
This episode is the first in my summer Splash of Faves, as we briefly explore a topic often referred to as non-finite grief—grieving shattered dreams or unmet expectations, or as I’ve come to call it, grieving what never was. You’ll hear a drive-through version of my story, along with some practical ideas for dealing with this type of grief and giving yourself grace in the process, so listen in.
Episode #108 – Grieving Shattered Dreams and Living Losses: Grace in Our Non-Finite Grief
This episode explores the concept of “non-finite grief”—the ongoing sorrow for a life path that diverged from what was hoped for. Drawing on personal insights, biblical wisdom, and psychological perspectives, I offer four powerful ideas for navigating this unique form of loss. Unfulfilled dreams, unmet expectations, and living losses need to be grieved in order for us to move forward.
In Grieving Shattered Dreams, I discuss:
- An understanding of non-finite grief or living losses
- Biblical examples of folks who weren’t “okay” – and why that was okay (Jeremiah 20:14, Jonah 4:3, Job 10:1-2, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, Psalm 13)
- The emotional healthiness of wearing your “sackcloth” and mourning
- Four ideas to help you grieve what never was
Folks I quote or paraphrase in this episode:
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