“We have just about no tradition of dying well. If you are not born with the instinct for dying well, you have to learn how to die, or you probably will not die wisely or well.”
– Stephen Jenkinson, Die Wise
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What to Say to Someone Who Lost a Loved One
It’s hard to be supportive of a friend who’s lost a loved one. This isn’t a temporary sadness. It’s going to change their life forever. You might be wondering what to say to someone who lost a loved one. The last thing you want to do is stick your foot in your mouth....
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25 Positive Caregiver Quotes to Get You Through the Day
Caregiving is hard. Sometimes we just need some positive caregiver quotes to help us get through the day. Why Positive Quotes Help Ever wonder why you can look at a positive phrase and feel better? After all, all the stresses you have are still there. Nothing’s...
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13 End of Life Signs to Look For
It’s so hard to watch a loved one fade away. If you’re lucky enough, the process will happen quickly and peacefully. Others aren’t so lucky and the process can go on for an unbearable amount of time. There a few signs to look for when it comes to the end of someone’s...
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The Journey of a Butterfly
by Shelley Whizin "What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly." - Richard Bach Butterflies are one of nature’s mysterious creatures, reminding us that life is transformational and short. The total time frame for a butterfly’s life...
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What We Can Learn About the Quality of Life, Death & Beyond from Mahayana & Theravada Buddhism & Meditation Practice
"Everything is changeable, everything appears and disappears; there is no blissful peace until one passes beyond the agony of life and death." Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely." -Buddha This quote by Buddha, (born Siddhartha Gautama, who...
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BEing Sick and BEing Alone
"Always Do Your Best. Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret." -Don Miguel Ruiz When we are...
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Your Physical Self: BEing Conscious of BEing Human
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” – Dalai Lama Being a baby human, we find ourselves in a womb, our first home on earth. Growing in a womb, we are touched all over by a “boundary,” called the “amniotic or...
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10 Common Mistakes You Can Make When Dealing with People During Their Grieving Process
Everyone wants to be helpful when a family member or friend loses a loved one. Yet, many people seem to always say or do the wrong thing during someone's grieving process. Thinking about common mistakes that many people make may help you stop making them the next time...
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