Considerations on Grief and Way of Being, Journal Prompt 5, Section 2
Coaching as Benevolence by L'Shawn Howard and Eryn Elder
Episode notes
L' Shawn and Eryn focus on journal prompt 5 in section 2 of their guided journal. The prompt is about grief and authenticity in supporting loved ones who are grieving. L' Shawn shares a personal story about losing a friend named Angus who died unexpectedly in Italy, discussing how geographic distance made the grieving process more complex and how Eryn's coaching helped her process the grief authentically rather than feeling pressure to be helpful or strong. Eryn reflects on the complexity of grief, particularly how family dynamics can complicate the grieving process and the importance of being seen in one's grief, while also discussing how grief can lead to spiritual transformation and a different relationship with concepts like fate. The conversation explores how grief experiences can be both challenging and transformative, with Eryn sharing how ...