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Immersing myself in #death has given me #life! 🦋

Two years ago, death was quite literally all I thought about because the people I loved were dropping like flies and my neurotransmitters were telling me I should be next. I didn't realize then that complicated #grief would be a boot camp to prepare me to help others. As Morgan Harper Nichols said, "Tell the story of the mountains you climbed. Your words could become a page in someone else's survival guide."

@going_with_grace founder Alua Arthur was an important contributor to my #survival guide. I started learning from her years before I ever considered death work. And then God (or whatever you want to call It) revealed a path He had been paving for me.

Many think of death as being dark, scary, morbid, and something to avoid talking about at all costs. The death positive movement is changing that. Think of every taboo subject you can and you'll likely find a common thread: talking about it takes away the stigma.

End-of-life planning at any stage is a gift to others, unburdening them from having to make (and often argue over) important decisions while stressed, grieving and sleep-deprived. It's also a gift to ourselves that changes the way we approach death and the way we live the rest of our lives.

I'll leave you with this. Ask yourself: What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully?"

#deathdoula #endoflifedoula #endoflifeplanning #deathwork #deathcoach #lifeandeath #lifecoach #deathcare #lifeanddeathcoach #writer #resilience

The youngest #Millennials are almost 30. 🤯 This

The youngest #Millennials are almost 30. 🤯 This means our generation is at the age where we are becoming #caregivers and losing loved ones. Don't be completely tone-deaf when your best friends needed you most. #endoflifedoula #deathdoula #deathcare #grief #endoflifecare #endoflifeplanning #deathwork #lightworker #selfcare #selfhelp #generationy #xennials #support #lifeanddeathcoach

#LeoSeason is drawing near! 🦁 Are you a #cat pe

#LeoSeason is drawing near! 🦁 Are you a #cat person 🐈 or a #dog person 🐕? This beauty is Sally, by the way, a purebred #RussianBlue available for adoption through @caringaboutthestrays #girlwithgreeneyes #catrescue #adoptdontshop #nj #NewJersey #bergencounty #englewoodcliffs #fortlee #englewoodnj #tenafly #nyc #rocklandcounty #newark #russianbluerescue #catadoption #leo #summer #july #catsofinstagram #catgram

#Fish symbolize our ability to connect with #water

#Fish symbolize our ability to connect with #water, the most #creative & #mysterious element of our world. They suggest that we tap into the depths of our #subconscious, that there is a secret world beneath the surface. 🐟 #inspiration #wisdom #knowledge #totems #spirittotem #animals #nature #sealife #fourelements

#Flowers within flowers. #sunday #floraandfauna #h

#Flowers within flowers. #sunday #floraandfauna #howdoesyourgardengrow #GardenState #garden #butterflygarden #polinators #plantseeds #seeinggreen #getoutside #freshair #letthesunshine

Discovered a #secretgarden yesterday. It's a publi

Discovered a #secretgarden yesterday. It's a public space, just off 2 very main roads and yet, it's a #tranquil, hidden #oasis. Spotted a bunny, picturesque statues, and lots of beautiful #flowers not shown here. #englewoodnj #tenafly #nj #NewJersey #seeinggreen #howdoesyourgardengrow #getoutside #floraandfauna #leo #lion #trellis #bridges

My mom gave me her tattered copy of #BeHereNow for

My mom gave me her tattered copy of #BeHereNow for my 30th birthday, long before her terminal #cancer diagnosis. This was one of many meaningful staples in our house that were full of #goodintention. It was something my #mother studied and cared deeply about, but didn't quite know how to put into practice in real life. While she didn't model it for me, she planted a #seed. And she modeled planting seeds for my own children. We don't have to be perfect or experts, but it is our job to provide our kids with #possibility. We must share our #values and our #visions, even when we can't walk the walk. They will notice, of course, when we can't put words into action, but they are guaranteed to never learn if we don't attempt to show them the way. I am constantly saddened to learn of adults who were not provided with anything deeper than how to worship at the altar of #consumerism and that #worthiness is tied to net worth in their upbringings. #teachyourchildrenwell #nodaybuttoday #thisisyourlife #today #presentmoment #mindfulness #thepowerofnow #ramdass @babaramdass @thelamafoundation_org

Spotted in his natural habitat, the terrifying [la

Spotted in his natural habitat, the terrifying [large and lazy] Jack has captured his helpless prey [catnip stuffed mousey]. He promises to protect your home from intruders. 😼 #adoptdontshop #catrescue #catadoption #catstagram #russianblue #russianbluecats #catsofinstagram #bergencounty #rocklandcounty #paramus #englewoodcliffs #fortlee #englewood #NewJersey #nj #tenafly #nyc #newark #hackensack #jerseycity #petadoption @caringaboutthestrays

📣Are you #awkward? Have #anxiety? Got an epic #

📣Are you #awkward? Have #anxiety? Got an epic #embarrassing story? Join me on my #podcast! DM me to be on #NervousByNature or just listen in anywhere you get your podcasts.🎙 #womenwhopodcast #listenin #tunein #spotify #anchor #applepodcasts #muglife #empoweredwomen #taboo #letstalk

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