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“Other Side” Documentary Directed by Carter Oakley and Heather Hogan: A terminally ill woman's fight for her right to nonresident medical aid in dying in Vermont -
The Other Death in the Family: Innovations in eco-friendly pet burials offer multiple options for mixed-species households -
Having an Estate Plan Is Essential – So Is Discussing It With Your Children: Being open about your intentions helps maintain family harmony and a smooth transfer of assets
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Tag Archives: Regrets of the Dying
Is Anything Scarier than Dying?
Preempt the haunting of the ‘should’ve, could’ve’ regrets
A roller coaster ride suddenly drops 500 feet. A frantic car horn helps you steer your bike out of the way of an erratic driver. Your tumor biopsy comes back negative. All of these scenarios can precipitate a fear of … Continue reading
“I Hope You Dance” Encourages Leading Life to the Fullest
LeeAnn Womack's song provides inspiration for a funeral or memorial service
“I Hope You Dance,” written by Mark Sanders and Tia Sillers and performed by LeeAnn Womack, is a song about following the road less traveled and making active, positive choices. So many people approach the end of life with regrets: … Continue reading
Before It’s “Too Late”: Seniors Share Fears Before Death
The fears and regrets of the dying expressed through an honest photo series by Steve Rosenfield
Steve Rosenfield is the brains behind the “What I Be” project, which is known for highlighting teens as an exploration of human identity and expression. “It’s a way to tell your story the way you want it to be told,” … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Aging, Death, End of life fear, Fear of Death, Regrets of the Dying, Senior citizen, seniors, Steve Rosenfield
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A Complicated Grief: Moby Opens up About Parents’ Deaths
The American artist tells The Guardian how the regrets of the dying influenced his upbringing, family values and views on death
The Guardian recently spoke with American musician Moby, who revealed what it was like to grow up poor with a single, absent mother in an otherwise ritzy Connecticut town. The artist elaborates on the effects of his parents’ death on … Continue reading
A No-Fear Approach to Death
Terminally ill doctor Stephen Wealthall explains why he has no fear of death, or any of the usual regrets of the dying
Death — and the sadness it invokes — lurk in the back of our minds as the inevitable, fearsome couplet of our life’s story. We have a concept of the trajectory of our days: they begin at birth and coast … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Death, Fear of Death, Old age, Palliative Care, Regrets of the Dying, Sadness, terminal illness, Terminally Ill, Yorkshire
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“Sacred Dying” by Megory Anderson
How Megory Anderson creates rituals and vigils for a beautiful, peaceful dying process
Megory Anderson’s book Sacred Dying is a happy blend of a spiritual, emotional and practical guide to preparing for our final journey: dying. What does it mean to die “sacredly”? Anderson’s book highlights a variety of rituals we can employ for … Continue reading
