“Even grief has a little calendar so you don't have to remind it where it lives”
— Maggie Smith
Simplified Meaning:
Grief comes and goes on its own schedule, and you don't need to do anything for it to appear. Imagine you lost a loved one, and for a while, you feel sad every day. Then, suddenly, you get a few days where you feel almost normal again. But then, out of the blue, something small like a song or a smell reminds you of them, and the sadness comes back. This quote shows that grief has its way of reminding you it’s still there without any prompts from you. It operates like a clock, showing up when you least expect it. You don't need to actively think about your loss for the feelings to hit you again. Instead of fighting these unexpected moments of sadness, understanding how grief works can help you cope better. You learn to accept that these feelings will come and go naturally, giving yourself grace during tough times.
