Grief. Sooner or later it comes knocking on your door. In this talk, Michael Tesalona muses on how our darkest hours unlock the gift to heal ourselves and others. Michael Tesalona is an entrepreneur and owner of an online marketing agency in Jersey City. He is on a lifelong quest for personal, professional, and spiritual growth. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx