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Forest Bathing Eases Grief by Soaking in Nature: Mindfulness and a leisurely pace are key elements of the practice -
The Spiritual Symbolism of Cardinals: Many believe that the bright red birds indicate the death of a loved one -
Meaning-Focused Grief Therapy: Imaginal Dialogues with the Deceased: Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD, explains this process in a Q&A ahead of a workshop he will co-present in April
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Tag Archives: Life lessons
Keys to Dying Well
Embracing a new cycle
There are many “life cycles” in our time on earth — beginnings and endings of our youth, relationships, work, dreams, and ultimately, of life itself. This is my farewell blog, ending my cycle as a writer for “Dying Well.” To … Continue reading
Posted in Dying Well
Tagged Dying Well, Hospice Care, lessons about dying, life cycles, Life lessons, Preparing for Death
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“Time of Your Life” Reflects on the Importance of Memories
Punk group performs soulful song
The song “Time of Your Life,” is also titled “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life).” Written and recorded by the punk rock band Green Day, it was released in 1997. All three members of the band, including Billie Joe Armstrong, … Continue reading
“It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it’s called Life.”
- Terry Pratchett
”When you laugh, laugh like hell. And when you get angry, get good and angry. Try to be alive. You will be dead soon enough.”
- William Saroyan
You may also like these sayings: ”In America they really do mythologise people when they die.” ”If death is this brilliant slide, this high, fine music felt as pure vibration, this plunging float in wind and silence, it’s not so … Continue reading
“Veronika Decides to Die” by Paulo Coelho
A young woman’s failed attempt to die leads to a journey to discover the importance of living life to the fullest
As a fan of Paulo Coelho’s much-celebrated and classic book, The Alchemist, I stumbled upon Veronika Decides to Die at a local used bookstore and was intrigued by the topic of the book and the major questions it asks about … Continue reading
