Writings from the intersection of presence, practice, and the sacred art of dying well. An exploration of grief, conscious dying, liminal space, and the devotion of being fully present with life.
Why We Struggle With What to Say to Someone Who Is Dying What to say to someone who is dying is one of the most searched questions on the internet in the realm of dying and death. Behind that search...
"Learning how to be with someone who is dying is something most of us were never taught."Nobody teaches us how to be with the dying. If we are the helping kind, we show up ready to do something. We...
An ancestor altar is a dedicated space where you can connect with, honor, and remember those who came before you. Think of it as creating a sacred conversation space where the boundary between this...
Have you ever wondered if your ancestors are trying to connect with you? You might have felt someone's presence when you're alone, or found yourself inexplicably drawn to a place you'd never been?...
I am the descendant of a feminist grandmother who, at my bridal shower, advised me to "always keep your own checkbook" when others advised me to never go to bed angry. My rootedness in feminism and...
End of life care is a profound and deeply personal field that calls to those with a unique blend of compassion, strength, and insight. It's a path that asks us to confront our mortality while...
To be fully present for others in their final moments, we must first learn to be present for ourselves. As end of life practitioners, our work demands that we navigate the delicate balance between...
In our modern society, conversations about death are often avoided or seen as taboo. However, the concept of a good death has gained attention as people seek to find peace and meaning at the end of...
You may have heard of a Death Doula called various other names, such as End of Life Doula or Death Midwife. I prefer to be called an End of Life Guide or Practitioner. These titles may mean...
As we navigate life, the inevitability of death remains a profound and often daunting reality. Yet, there is a growing community of individuals like me dedicated to transforming the experience of...