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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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Ars Moriendi – the “Art of Dying”

Posted on December 16, 2014 by webmaven

The Ars Moriendi, or “art of dying,” is a body of Christian literature that provided practical guidance for the dying and those attending them. These manuals informed the dying about what to expect, and prescribed prayers, actions, and attitudes that … Continue reading →

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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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Labyrinth Readers Society – Ongoing Events

Posted on December 8, 2014 by webmaven

Here is an updated listing of ongoing LRS related events. The LRS meeting and information forum is on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/LRSForum/ All schedule times below are in Pacific time. Locations can be subject to change. Many of the events are held … Continue reading →

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Phowa: A Guided Meditation to Help Another at the Time of Death

Posted on December 6, 2014 by webmaven

Phowa: A Guided Meditation for Time of Death This is an advanced meditation though it can be done by anyone of any religion or belief, you would simply substitute your (or your loved one’s) deity or symbol into the meditation … Continue reading →

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How ghost hunting made me a better caregiver

Posted on December 4, 2014 by webmaven

How ghost hunting made me a better caregiver for my parents Now this sounds pretty far-out, right? Think we’ve gone off the deep end a bit? Well, of course that happened lonnnnng ago! 🙂 Actually this is a really good … Continue reading →

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