Does the fact that a loved one who has passed lived a long life make their passing any easier? Not necessarily. Yes, intellectually you know that they had perhaps more than their share of experiences—but love is love. Yes, there are circumstances surrounding all lives that can cause complications in how you perceive one’s passing, but allow yourself to feel the pang of physical loss no matter how many decades or minutes one spent in their earthly role. And then, remember what the soul knows — that the soul and your bond with each other is eternal.

You are so very loved.