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Can Witnessing Death Shorten the Lifespan of Humans and Animals?

Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com By Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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Death, an inevitable aspect of life, is perhaps one of the most complex phenomena we encounter. It stirs profound emotions and existential questions, not just in humans but in many animals as well.

Is There a Growing Tiredness of Life?

Sam Carr By Sam Carr
Sam Carr

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Molly was 88 years old and in good health. She had outlived two husbands, her siblings, most of her friends and her only son.

If Not Closure for People Who Are Grieving, Then What Else?

Nancy Berns By Nancy Berns
Nancy Berns

silhouette Of A Woman Standing In Front Of A Window

From the breakup of a relationship to losing a loved one, people are often told to find “closure” after traumatic things happen. 

A Map of Grief: Kintsugi Leads You to Light After Loss

Ashley Davis Bush, LCSW By Ashley Davis Bush, LCSW
Ashley Davis Bush, LCSW

a bowl that was rebuilt and "healed" with kintsugi

Repairing broken ceramics with golden glue is known as Kintsugi. By highlighting the fractures, we can see the beauty in brokenness. Kintsugi is a perfect map to guide you through loss of a loved one and beyond. 

 

How Long Are We Conscious For Death and Does Life Really Flash Before Our Eyes?

Guillaume Thierry, Bangor University By Guillaume Thierry, Bangor University
Guillaume Thierry, Bangor University

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The first time I reached past the sheer horror of the concept of death and wondered what the experience of dying may be like, I was about 15. I had just discovered gruesome aspects of the French revolution and how heads were neatly cut off the body by a Guillotine.

How To Deal with The Ups and Downs of Caregiving (Video)

Judith Johnson By Judith Johnson
Judith Johnson

caring person squatting down in front of another in a wheelchair

There were times when my mother's needs felt like a bottomless pit and an endless parade of critical events. In spite of how much I loved my mother, I often felt overwhelmed and trapped.

How To Deal with The Ups and Downs of Caregiving

Judith Johnson By Judith Johnson
Judith Johnson

caring person squatting down in front of another in a wheelchair

There were times when my mother's needs felt like a bottomless pit and an endless parade of critical events. In spite of how much I loved my mother, I often felt overwhelmed and trapped.

Thich Nhat Hanh, Who Taught Mindfulness, Approached Death In That Same Spirit

Brooke Schedneck, Rhodes College By Brooke Schedneck, Rhodes College
Brooke Schedneck, Rhodes College

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In October 2018 he expressed his wish, using gestures, to return to the temple in Vietnam where he had been ordained as a young monk. Devotees from many parts of the world had continued to visit him at the temple. Thich Nhat Hanh in a wheelchair at the Tu Hieu pagoda in Hue, Vietnam, in 2018.

Grieving Our Animal Friends at the Holidays (Video)

Nancy Windheart By Nancy Windheart
Nancy Windheart

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Many of us have experienced the deaths of our animal friends, and the Covid-19 situation has made it all harder. Our animal family members may have been our primary support, companionship, and connection during this time, making the loss of these beloveds even more difficult.

The Story Is Ending, Or Is It?

Phyllida Anam-Áire By Phyllida Anam-Áire
Phyllida Anam-Áire

scene from Romeo and Juliet

When I look at the trees in my garden, I see how they fully express life in their changing seasons. The wind blows and they surrender.

The Story Is Ending, or Is It? (Video)

Phyllida Anam-Áire By Phyllida Anam-Áire
Phyllida Anam-Áire

scene from Romeo and Juliet

When I look at the trees in my garden, I see how they fully express life in their changing seasons. The wind blows and they surrender.

What Getting Old Really Feels Like For Some

Sam Carr and Chao Fang, University of Bath By Sam Carr and Chao Fang, University of Bath
Sam Carr and Chao Fang, University of Bath

older person eating an apple and looking at her reflection in a window

The pandemic brought the longstanding issue of loneliness and isolation in the lives of older people back into the public consciousness.  

What Getting Old Really Feels Like For Some (Video)

Sam Carr and Chao Fang, University of Bath By Sam Carr and Chao Fang, University of Bath
Sam Carr and Chao Fang, University of Bath

older person eating an apple and looking at her reflection in a window

The pandemic brought the longstanding issue of loneliness and isolation in the lives of older people back into the public consciousness.  

Death Denial: Is No News Good News?

Margaret Coberly, Ph.D., R.N. By Margaret Coberly, Ph.D., R.N.
Margaret Coberly, Ph.D., R.N.

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Most people are so strongly habituated to death denial that when death appears they are caught entirely by surprise. Overwhelmed and confused, they tend to miss out on the extraordinary opportunity for peace and resolution that is inherent in the dying trajectory.

Channeling As A Healing Tool and Its Impact On Grief

Matthew McKay, PhD. By Matthew McKay, PhD.
Matthew McKay, PhD.

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When my boy died, I had no belief that the dead could talk to us. At best, they seemed gone in another world, separated by loss and the deafening thunder of our grief. But then Jordan started speaking to me...

Channeling As A Healing Tool and Its Impact On Grief (Video)

Matthew McKay, PhD. By Matthew McKay, PhD.
Matthew McKay, PhD.

picture of a man writing on sheets of paper

When my boy died, I had no belief that the dead could talk to us. At best, they seemed gone in another world, separated by loss and the deafening thunder of our grief. But then Jordan started speaking to me...

Loss in the pandemic: when a loved one dies, being cut off from the grieving process can make things harder

Glen Hosking, Clinical Psychologist By Glen Hosking, Clinical Psychologist
Glen Hosking, Clinical Psychologist

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COVID-19 has affected many facets of our lives. Public health measures to stop the spread of the virus have impacted the way we work, connect with others and socialise.

 

Losses and Reunions in the Afterlife

Matthew McKay, PhD. By Matthew McKay, PhD.
Matthew McKay, PhD.

Losses and Reunions in the Afterlife

The deepest truth of the universe is that love is eternal; our relationships to each other and the whole go on forever. We are always together (even though on Earth we forget), always united in love, always and irrevocably connected to all of consciousness.

Losses and Reunions in the Afterlife (Video)

Matthew McKay, PhD. By Matthew McKay, PhD.
Matthew McKay, PhD.

Losses and Reunions in the Afterlife

The deepest truth of the universe is that love is eternal; our relationships to each other and the whole go on forever. We are always together (even though on Earth we forget), always united in love, always and irrevocably connected to all of consciousness.

Planning the Burial: Anticipating Possible Problems and Blessings

Elizabeth Fournier By Elizabeth Fournier
Elizabeth Fournier

Planning the Burial: Anticipating Possible Problems and Blessings

In addition to the emotional and spiritual aspects of funerals, there are always logistical and practical factors to consider. If you’re holding a backyard burial, you may be fully devoted to realizing your vision, but sometimes weather, burial containers, and humans, whether dead or alive, can ruin your planned-to-the-letter event.

The Empty Wheelchair – Wrestling with Grief after the Loss of a Son

Steven Gardner By Steven Gardner
Steven Gardner

The Empty Wheelchair – Wrestling with Grief after the Loss of a Son 

Most of us have experienced the eerie feeling that goes with handling the personal possessions of a loved one who has passed away. Some very mundane things can produce surprisingly poignant reactions.  

The Empty Wheelchair – Wrestling with Grief after the Loss of a Son (Video)

Steven Gardner By Steven Gardner
Steven Gardner

The Empty Wheelchair – Wrestling with Grief after the Loss of a Son (Video)

Most of us have experienced the eerie feeling that goes with handling the personal possessions of a loved one who has passed away. Some very mundane things can produce surprisingly poignant reactions.  

Let Them Talk: Getting Death Out In The Open and Celebrating Life

Echo Bodine By Echo Bodine
Echo Bodine

Let Them Talk: Getting Death Out In The Open and Celebrating Life

Death is often the elephant in the room that everyone pretends isn’t there. This must change, because what ends up happening is that the person who’s dying feels very alone in this important time of their life, unable to communicate to their loved ones about what they’re...

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