21 Best Books About Death, Dying & Accepting the Inevitable
Discover the best sad, uplifting, and nonfiction books about death, dying, and accepting the inevitable. Continue reading
Discover the best sad, uplifting, and nonfiction books about death, dying, and accepting the inevitable. Continue reading
The afterlife is an essential subject in every religion, but what about in the belief in no religion? An atheist is someone who doesn't believe in religion or a god. Instead, th... Continue reading
Contrary to what you may believe, you have almost total control over how meaningful or fulfilling your life is. Seriously. If you've never been able to grasp the concept that it... Continue reading
Losing both parents close together can bring on an overwhelming amount of grief. You may still be grieving the loss of one parent when your other parent dies. When they both die... Continue reading
Death doulas holistically support the dying person and their family. They're skilled, trained experts at all things end-of-life planning, from the emotional to the practical.... Continue reading
You may find that you've got a little extra time on your hands these days for some contemplation. If so, next time you're on one of your Zoom calls, ask your friends or family a... Continue reading
Death has long been one of the most common themes and visuals in art, drama, poetry, and music. The Danse Macabre, or dance of death, is a medieval concept about the power of... Continue reading
I first read Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End five years ago, when I was a hospital chaplain in Denver. The book is by Dr. Atul Gawande, who practices general... Continue reading
Every generation throughout history defines itself on the events and shared cultural experiences of the time. A generation is a group of people who were born and age close... Continue reading
In Medieval times, people were very familiar with death. Since disease, war, and famine were common, death was something people didn't fear in the way they do today. In addition... Continue reading
Music helps us get through the tough times. Much like the memories of our deceased loved ones, music carries on for generations. Whether we are facing our own mortality or the... Continue reading