What if loss wasn’t what you think it is?

This month, I’ve been exploring one of the most emotionally intense topics: loss and the fear of losing.
Not just the loss of a person, but also of a situation, a role, or a future we imagined.

Here are the key ideas from the episodes I’ve recorded on my French podcast that I’d like to share with you.

1.What if loss was a mental construction?

The result of comparing what is, with what was, or what we hoped for.

In the present moment, nothing is missing.

The present is always complete.

It’s a photograph: it exists only now.

That doesn’t mean the pain isn’t real. It is.

But by changing how we see what we call “loss,” something softens.

2.When we fear losing, we start losing already.

Fear disconnects us from the present moment, from what is still here, still alive, still meaningful.
It’s a false signal, projecting absence where presence still exists.

 3. What if impermanence wasn’t a threat, but a guide?

We often resist change, hoping things will stay as they are.
But impermanence reminds us to cherish what’s here, while it’s still here.
It can become a point of support, a reminder of what truly matters: presence, simplicity, and gratitude.

Changing our perspective doesn’t mean denying reality.

But it may help us avoid adding another layer of suffering: the one created by our thoughts.

And that alone can already bring relief.

  If you understand French, the episodes will be available starting Tuesday, May 27. You’ll be able to listen to them here:
Capsule 25 : "Faire la paix avec la perte"