Category Archives: Lending Insight

When it comes to our wishes for how we die, most of us want three things: to die in our homes with loved ones around us, and with as little pain as possible. But many people don’t have that kind … Continue reading →

The provocative title of Caleb Wilde’s observations on the way the dead remain present in our lives sets up the reader for a potentially spooky tale about ghostly apparitions whispering in the dark. But while there are a few sightings … Continue reading →

Why create ceremonies? In “The Book of Ceremony,” author Sandra Ingerman clarifies that ceremonies are not just for those moments so often highlighted in our lives – birth, graduation, marriage and death. But perhaps most importantly, they are also required … Continue reading →

Day Schildkret is known for his podcast and website, Morning Altars. He has traveled the world and inspired thousands to connect with nature, art and rituals. Schildkret believes that life is full of important moments: being born, a child leaving … Continue reading →

Alua Arthur’s authenticity is hard-earned. And in “Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End,” she shares her own life journey as encouragement for readers to embrace their unique, genuine lives – before it’s too … Continue reading →

“The Snow Sister,” a Norwegian film based on the bestselling children’s book of the same name by Maja Lunde and Lisa Aisato, has recently started streaming on Netflix for the holidays. Like many Christmas movies, this film is rich with … Continue reading →