Article : "Should we celebrate the sadder parts of life to cope with them better?"
I was recently featured in The Sydney Morning Herald in an article exploring an interesting question: should we embrace the sadder parts of life, rather than avoid them?
The piece looks at how experiences like grief, loss, and difficult emotions aren’t just things to “get through,” but can actually play an important role in how we process life and connect with others. It challenges the idea that we always need to be positive, suggesting instead that there’s value in acknowledging the full emotional spectrum.
Research and perspectives in this space point to the idea that embracing both the “bitter and the sweet” can lead to deeper meaning, stronger relationships, and even personal growth.
It was great to be part of a conversation that highlights something we don’t always talk about openly — that sometimes, sitting with the harder parts of life can be just as important as celebrating the good ones.
You can read the full article here: