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Tag Archives: conscious death
Death Songs
My friend Jeannie and I are at a Sweet Honey in the Rock concert in St. Paul, Minnesota. One of the group’s founding members, Ysaye Barnwell, steps to center stage and sings what she calls her “death song.” It expresses … Continue reading →
Posted in death and dying
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Tagged conscious death, death song, Morning Star Singers, songwriting, Sweet Honey in the Rock, threshold choir, Ysaye Barnwell
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A Blessing for Entering Hospice
My beloved friend Jim is nearly 92 years old. His mind is sharp and keen though his vision, hearing, and mobility are weaker every day. Jim doesn’t have a major illness. He’s just losing energy and appetite. A few weeks … Continue reading →
Posted in community, death and dying, Uncategorized
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Tagged anamcara, blessingway, conscious death, death and dying, hospice, johnodonohue, ritual
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Conscious Dying: The Story of Jack
Jack and I were at the YMCA Christmas tree lot in the dark chill of a December night. His breath plumed among the pine branches as he laughed about his recent visit to the orthopedic surgeon. “During my pre-op visit … Continue reading →
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Tagged community, conscious death, death, dying, home death, home vigil, hospice, Linda Bergh, Nancy Jewel Poer, Theodore Jack Heckelman
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