It is possible to turn a fear of death into a motivational tool. By Mark McDermottProfessor of Health Psychology University of East London By Dr. Oona McEwanPhD candidate in Clinical Psychology University of East…
With fall almost upon us, there’s a lot we can learn from the changing season. By Dr. Samer ZakyResearch Assistant Professor in Oral and Craniofacial SciencesUniversity of Pittsburgh Introduction I was launched as one and ended up…
Whether religious or not, most of us hope that our death will be a fitting testament to the moral and spiritual beliefs that guide our lives. Reflecting widespread environmental concerns,…
From funeral cooperatives to green burials, there’s a kinder, gentler, less expensive way to die. By Jennifer LuxtonIllustrator and page designer Introduction Char Barrett walked into a quaint cafe in Seattle…
The reality of dying is our single greatest motivator. Here’s how to use it to live your life to the fullest. By Dr. Roman KrznaricPublic Philosopher and Former Political Scientist Introduction…
The author describes her journey to what she calls “livingly dying”—facing her death by living in the moment with grace and mindfulness. By Marcy Westerling ROP Founder Dying inevitably follows…
A shift in thinking about death as natural and not traumatic. By Dr. Cynthia R. GreenleeJournalist and Historian Vivette Jeffries-Logan and Omisade Burney-Scott are friends for life—and collaborators in death.…
Many in the Western world lack the explicit mourning rituals that help people deal with loss. By Dr. Daniel WojcikProfessor, English and Folklore StudiesUniversity of Oregon By Robert DoblerLecturer of FolkloreIndiana University…
Day of the Dead rituals help people connect with their ancestors, which the Aztecs believed was key to well-being. By Dr. Lynn Sebastian PurcellAssociate Professor of PhilosophyState University of New York Cortland Introduction Growing up in the…
In the 2,800-year-old Jain tradition, individuals can choose to fast unto death, when it makes no sense to prolong suffering. By Dr. Christopher Key ChappleProfessor of Indic and Comparative TheologyLoyola Marymount University Introduction On June…
