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Scenario

How awareness of death changes the meaning of religious celebrations

My grandfather died right before Christmas and now all the songs about Jesus being born feel meaningless when I know how the story ends with crucifixion.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Recent loss has shifted perspective on cyclical religious narratives, emphasizing mortality over triumph.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Grief and faith — when loss challenges belief?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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