Death and grieving customs have always been a big part of the human condition. They help us cope with our mortality, and our losses. Every culture and tradition has them. Now, suddenly, with COVID and the need to socially distance, many of these customs are difficult or impossible to follow safely. How … Continue reading →
There are so many different views of the afterlife: Heaven/Hell (and purgatory), Reincarnation, Greeks had several possible options, and we often seem to see other people’s options through our own cultural filters. What are your views of the afterlife? Do you have personal reasons for this view. This is meant to be … Continue reading →
Is your purpose in this lifetime to die horribly because you didn’t wash your hands often enough? Is your purpose to learn the regret of passing on a virus so others die horribly because you didn’t mask? I’m entering the area of speculation, so read on or not, based on how you … Continue reading →
We will be discussing death: what is it? What part does it play in our lives? What is a “good death”? How we prepare for dying, and what we expect after we die? From Near Death experiences, to “bucket lists”, to arranging what kind of end-of-life care you want, to how you … Continue reading →
Communing with your Ancestors- it’s not just for Halloween! On the other hand, this is the time of the year when “the veil thins” and it’s a great time for dumb suppers and reaching out to your beloved dead. From the Day of the Dead (as celebrated in Mexico) to Dumb suppers … Continue reading →