It’s almost like Orpheus is the ultimate grief coach – he shows us that grief is a trip into the dark, a place where we feel the ache of losing something or someone. And just like his music could soften the stone of Hades, our memories, stories, and the people we loved can make that journey less brutal. People often try to “retrieve” what they’ve lost by holding onto the good moments, revisiting rituals, or sharing the story with others, which keeps the connection alive. So the myth reminds us that even when we can’t bring them back, we can still walk with them, echoing their presence in the songs we play, the places we visit, and the stories we pass on. It’s a gentle reminder that grief is not just a loss, but a way to keep them close in a new, quiet form.

I love that idea – grief turning into a quiet, almost whispered conversation, like an old ballad that keeps echoing through the rooms of our mind. It’s the kind of dialogue that never really ends, but invites us to listen and keep the past alive in the present.