A friend I love is grieving several recent losses in her family. She wrote about it and how important it is to not delay visiting people you love, to not wait, to put some of your stuff aside because you never know when someone will be taken from your life.
But she was being made to feel bad about her pain. I say grieve fully and damn anyone who denies you this necessary process. If you have to leave your work station and go somewhere to bawl your eyes out, then that is what is required. Anyone who doesn't understand or gives you a hard time is an unsympathetic lout.
Their time is coming, too. It is inevitable. Forget about their behavior and let yourself work through it.
And aside from all that, be warned that life is fleeting and death stalks us all. Tell your loved ones you love them today.
Make whatever amends you can with someone who is being stubborn, no matter who's right. Be bigger. Let them think you gave in first. So what! In the overall scheme of your existence, what of it?!
Bring your flowers to those who can smell them.
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