Category Archives: end of life care

Why do readings for someone who is dead or dying? An examination of the time and timelessness that characterizes physical death.

Posted on August 26, 2015 by webmaven

Why do we do readings? What is it that we are trying to do? If at all, how are we helping? It has taken me years to understand and formulate the basis of the practice of Labyrinth Reading but I … Continue reading →

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Caregiver Revolution – 2 reviews

Posted on April 26, 2015 by webmaven

We just came across two reviews of our book and would like to make them available to visitors to our site. From Hospice Care, reviewed by Roni Fuller: Caregiver Revolution: 5 Steps to Enlightened Caregiving From New Perspectives, reviewed by … Continue reading →

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What a Happy Cell Looks Like

Posted on February 14, 2015 by webmaven

Is true happiness associated with possessions and “stuff?” Apparently not… “There are two distinct forms of happiness, hedonic happiness and eudaimonic happiness, and our bodies respond differently to each type,” Cole explains. “Hedonic happiness is the elevated mood we experience after … Continue reading →

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Artocratic: American Book of the Dead

Posted on January 26, 2015 by webmaven

An engrossing well written article about one man’s relationship with death & dying and with a text that we talk a lot about around here.  Artocratic: American Book of the Dead. From the article: “The stated goal is for the reader … Continue reading →

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Caring for elderly parents from afar? Here are some ideas for making it easier

Posted on December 28, 2014 by webmaven

Here is a good article which might give you some ideas to help with your long distance caregiving. Caring for elderly parents from afar? Here are some ideas for making it easier.

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Evans-Wentz translation of the Tibetan Book of the Dead

Posted on December 15, 2014 by webmaven

The Tibetan Book of the Dead – original translation – online and free access. A gem. This text and the instructions about doing the readings of it are the basis of the Labyrinth Readers Society. We have just updated things a … Continue reading →

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