A blogsite by Shelley Whizin, Founder of the Soul Diving Institute
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You have found your way to LoveLifeandBeyond.com, because somehow the subject of life and living, death and dying have come up in your thoughts or experiences. You could be that occasional thinker who is just curious, or maybe you’d like to know how to be with someone who is dying in a way that brings a sense of calm and peace. You might be someone who just found out that you have a life limiting illness yourself, and need some guidance on what to do now, how to approach your life, how to create a medical and personal support team, or how to create a funeral, memorial or celebration of life service. Whatever the reason, whomever it is for, I am glad you decided to visit. I thank you for taking time to look through the site. I sincerely hope you walk away with something that eases your way with a sense of grace by your side. Feel free to contact me for any questions or concerns you may have.
“My life’s passion and mandate is to gently, lovingly teach, support and guide individuals and their families through the living and dying experience of a loved one. My mission is to help you navigate through the fears, the sadness, the grief, the overwhelm, and the heartbreak of losing a loved one, or yourself, and all the emotions involved in the life to dying process to find a sense of solace within.”
– Shelley Whizin Founder, Soul Diving Institute, Professional Life and Death Teacher and Guide, Certified Death Midwife, Ordained Minister, Certified National Trainer for The Twilight Brigade, Speaker
Articles
Being Spontaneous
“If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.”- Maya Angelou Introduction BEing spontaneous is one of my very favorite things to “do”, but what does it actually mean to “BE” spontaneous? I mean, how wonderful is it that once...
Serendipity…A Magical Occurrence of Good to Believe In
Edited by M.L. Zervos “Sometimes, the thing people call serendipity is just possibilities waiting to happen.” - Anonymous Serendipity. What a splendid word! When I say it or even think of the word serendipity, it gives me a wonderful and lighthearted...
The Joy Factor™*
Edited by Marie Louise Zervos“Living a life of joy is being able to be grateful and feel your experiences in the present moment. Then one joyful moment follows another.”Shelley WhizinMany human beings walk around living a less than joyful existence, due to...
Newest Breakthrough in After Death Care: Human Composting
In my article called, “Green Burials: Trend or Here to Stay?” I talk about ways people are disposing of their bodies after they die. I wanted to let you know another option to burial or cremation that is environmentally friendly, turning human remains into...
History of Palliative Care: Finding Comfort and Dignity for the Dying
“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”-Abraham Lincoln History of Palliative Care The concern for the quality of end of life has not always been a prime consideration. One Canadian doctor found it in his heart to...
Love, Life and Beyond: A COMPILATION OF REFLECTIONS AND SAYINGS
INTRODUCTION Love, Life, and Beyond: What does it really mean to love, to really live life and even understand beyond the realm of our physical existence? Over the years of profound processes undertaken to achieve a very deep introspection, coupled with...
“If we wish to die well, we must learn how to live well: Hoping for a peaceful death we must cultivate peace in our mind, and in our way of life.” — The Dalai Lama