Well known psychotherapist and author of The Wild Edge of Sorrow delves deeply into grief, its importance, and the need for rituals and community support in navigating sorrow. In this conversation with host Devorah Medwin, Weller emphasizes that grief is not merely an emotion tied to personal loss but a constant profound experience related to the human condition and the larger context of environmental and cultural degradation. He introduces the concept of "apprenticeship with sorrow," advocating that grief should be approached as a skill to develop over time, much like a craft.
Weller explains that grief is a core emotion of the human experience that seeks to be witnessed rather than solved. He highlights the importance of community and ritual in navigating its weight, describing grief as "feral" and urging us to embrace its wildness to foster emotional and spiritual growth. Weller underscores how grief and beauty coexist, deepening our appreciation and gratitude, especially as younger generations face profound, unique losses.