Regardless of whatever empathy, sympathy,

and mourning when someone you know or were close to passes, there is at the same time, in the wake of initial feelings, a sense of picking things up and carrying on; even a slight renewed energy in facing the rest of the day. I would have to attribute this to the inspiration of thinking about the departed person, their example, and presence. Almost as if their energy passes osmotically into those closest to the person, giving more purpose and meaning.