We encounter loss in every aspect of our lives – at work, within our families, and in community. Our lives are defined, in part, by an unending ebb and flow of gain and loss. Some losses are minor. Others bring us to the limit of our reserve. This year, I have been reminded of both how universal and, simultaneously, how deeply personal loss can be. As I have made my way through the emotional and mental landscape of grief, I have been reminded of how my mind works. In clearer