Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
Explore the importance of self-compassion and patience in navigating the waves of grief.

### Input:
Some days, the sadness is overwhelming. I'm learning to be kind to myself, to ride out the waves.

### Response:
human
In the ebb and flow of mourning, kindness to oneself becomes a lifeline. The waves of sorrow, though daunting, are met with a gentle patience, a reminder that healing is not a race, but a journey walked one step, one breath, at a time.
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