You said, "'What punishments of God are not gifts?' Do you really believe that?" @andersoncooper asks, choking back tears as he & comedian Stephen Colbert discuss grief.
"Yes," Colbert replies. "It's a gift to exist, and with existence comes suffering. There's no escaping that."
There is a price we pay for love. Grief is a price. If you want the love of a dog you pay by providing food, water, exercise. If you want the love of a significant other you pay by providing emotional support, attention, making sure their needs are met. Love isn't free