Category Archives: A Rite of Passage



”Seeing the end of your life is the birth of your ability to love being alive. It is the cradle of your love of life.”

- Stephen Jenkinson
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”All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.”

- Henry Ellis
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Beautiful Funeral Song: “Morningside” by Neil Diamond

This hauntingly beautiful song paints a picture of the lasting gift an elderly man, who died alone, gave his children

In 1972, Neil Diamond released a very touching song he wrote called “Morningside” on his album, Moods. “Morningside” was heavily inspired by Neil Diamond’s own reflections about his grandparents’ deaths. In his own words, “Morningside is a very sad song. … Continue reading

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”God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.”

- Voltaire
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”To heal is to touch with love that which was previously touched by fear.”

- Stephen Levine
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Warren Zevon Sings One of His Last Wishes While Dying of Cancer

Think of me in your dreams and "Keep Me in Your Heart For A While"

Singer-songwriter Warren Zevon had a prolific career starting in the 1970s producing many well-loved (now classic) songs and albums. Some of his tunes were made for the likes of famous singers, i.e. Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt and for popular films, like “Werewolves of … Continue reading

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