When her mother disappears in a supernatural event, an estranged daughter communes with a world beyond ours to reconcile with her, but discovers that the traumas of her past are insignificant when weighed against the eternal cycle of life.

Thank you. I realise now it's ambiguous as to whose past trauma it refers to. I was actually thinking of the daughter having a troubled relationship with her mother that's led to them becoming estranged from one another, but by the end the daughter is reconciled that the 'living pains' of our short time are ultimately very small in comparison with the cycle of life, which is one of constant renewal - and beyond that, the duration of human civilisation is a very short interval compared with the billions of years the planet's existence. I suppose the message I'd like people to take away is that life is temporary so we can't afford to bear grudges or dwell on negatives for our own and those we share life with's sakes. I really love the idea of the daughter coming to a greater understanding of her mother's experience, the events that made her mother what she is, and this leading to a deeper appreciation and empathy for her mother, and the sense that she never got the chance to thank her mother for all she did for her. Whether the mother can come back, I'm not sure, perhaps spiritually. Interesting... thank you for your response!

I like this, does she discover that she took her mother for granted? Does she wish to bring her back after learning how insignificant her trauma was?

thank you!

Consider the following:
What relatable supernatural event took the mother?
When enlightened by the mother, is there a spiritual or physical goal/dilemma that changes her trajectory in the circle of life?
Show don’t tell this “when weighed against the eternal cycle of life.”

Hope this helps, keep going!