Category Archives: care giving

Insights into the little-studied realm of last words…

 What People Actually Say Before They Die is a recent interesting article in the Atlantic by Michael Erard. From the article: ““Famous last words” are the cornerstone of a romantic vision of death—one that falsely promises a final burst of lucidity … Continue reading

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Catholic Prayers for the Dying

Here is a good resource page for prayers for the dying in the Catholic tradition, including scripture readings, prayers at bedside, graveside and for mourning. image courtesy of asik.site

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The Importance of Death Rituals

Sadhguru gives a very clear and informative 9 minute talk about the dissolution of the energies at death. Including: Five basic manifestations of energies: Samana Prana Udhana Apana Viyana their characteristics and how they leave the body. Hell and Heaven … Continue reading

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The Pond

They say that stress is 10 percent action, 90 percent reaction. Here is a great exercise from the LRS Readers Course (and also the book Practical Work on Self by EJ Gold) that will help you deal very effectively with, … Continue reading

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The Bardo Guidebook

Recently we are seeing an uptick in interest in death and dying teachings and especially in the concept of the between lives state which our culture has ignored for several hundred years. Fortunately the Tibetans have kept the knowledge about … Continue reading

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Wherever You Go There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life

Wherever You Go There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life Jon Kabat Zinn 1994 Hyperion In a crowded and overly hyped market of books and teachings on mindfulness and meditation this is the book that I was hoping to … Continue reading

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