In moments of grief and loss, we often find ourselves at a loss for words. What can be said in the face of these experiences that haunt us all yet remain ever foreign? In Rainer Maria Rilke's moving thoughts on the difficult revelations of life, we find affirmation and words that directly address and allow us to reflect on the great challenges of life. Rilke offers concrete suggestions on how to take painful experiences seriously without being overwhelmed by their weight. Selected quotes from his letters, poems, and other works speak directly to the reader.