Demystifying Death and Beyond

12/11/2024

Beautiful

No matter how long it has been, there will be days when you will simply feel fragile,
just as there will be days when you will feel a little stronger.

On these fragile days, treat yourself with the care of a small seedling,
just beginning to push up through the earth
to catch the nourishing rays of the morning sun.
Feed yourself with
tenderness, love and understanding.
Water the garden of your soul with affection.

Look for and lean on the support around you.
Just as the gardener may plant a stick
to help the emerging sapling,
we too, need this kind of support
until we are strong enough to stand firmly
on our own once again.

And when we ARE strong enough
and standing firmly....
we can reach out and be a support for others ...like us,
who are also in the healing place,
in this great garden of life.

~ Excerpt from Embracing Grief A Love Story ~ Dances with Dan: Embracing Grief

~ Art by Nino Chakvetadze

06/11/2024

Who Really Are Your People?

Unconditional Love, Compassion, Friendship, and Support in both good and bad times are free, they cost nothing.
You and I deserve nothing less.
Love isn’t conditional to what you do, who you hang out with, where you choose to go.
Be Authentic, remember who you are.
You are a sovereign Soul, you don’t answer to anyone.
Wake up, you are not a sheep
Your soul tribe , those that come from the heart will love you , and be there through good and bad times. They will celebrate your success, and share your excitement.
They will be there for you always.
There is no inequality in friendships,
No leader or follower.
No judgement
No gossip
Be true to yourself
Don’t let others tell you the way
Go within
Feel
And know
What’s right for you
Show dignity and respect to all you meet.
People will fall away - they were not your people
People have short memories, just let them go.
Be happy with who you are
Money and Ego can be so destructive ,
Feel and follow your intuition
Stay humble
Be True To Yourself 💕💕💕
You have got this 💕💕💕

26/08/2024

Do you have a magic spell that returns someone to life ?” She asked.

“No,” the witch said, “I’m Sorry”.

“Oh, I understand” 😔

“Why don’t you tell me about them?”

“Will that bring them back?”

“For us. For a little while…
Because stories are a different kind of magic.”
🦋🦋🦋

Betty Sills

24/07/2024

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11/11/2023

This is beautiful

“Sometimes all you need is a little bit of Sunshine.

I have learnt that Life is not about the walk that we have taken but the company, the experiences we have gathered.
I have learnt that in each and every unknown path of our journey we get to know more of our own selves.
I have learnt that Forgiveness comes from Love and knowledge that everyone has a story that we cannot fathom.
I have learnt that Darkness only comes to lead us to Light while moulding our grey shades in the best silhouette of our soul.
I have learnt that all it takes is a little word of encouragement or a pat on a shoulder to let a person know how valued that person truly is.
I have learnt that most special moments and bonds can come with a time frame and as long as we have them we need to live that to its fullness and then just let that be.
I have learnt that making connections isn't difficult but the easiest way to connect to one's own self.
I have learnt that silence has so much more clutched up than words could ever open.
I have learnt that sunsets are as beautiful as sunrises, nights are as dreamy as morns.
I have learnt that sometimes Life takes a complete different turn to what we plan or expect but when seen from a distance that turn actually looks just the one meant to take us to our destination, where our souls embrace every walk taken so far to know, to accept all that we are.
I have learnt that in a world where we could be anything, I chose to be Love.
I have learnt that sometimes Love is not what we wait for or what we expect others to shower us with but what we embody and shower others with for Love is the Dream of a Dreamer, the Melody of a Music, the Sunshine of a Sun.
And sometimes all you need is a little bit of Sunshine.”
(By: Debatrayee Banerjee)

We all face struggles through life such as losing our job, dealing with a broken heart, or feeling lost and alone and we may all feel sad, moody or low from time to time. But even in the darkest of moments, there is always a little bit of sunshine to be found.

When you go through hard time, you should remember that the shadow doesn’t exist without the light.

Overcoming the challenges in life help you to grow and become stronger. So let the “darkness” guide you. Keep hope alive, and Trust. It can help you to maintain a positive outlook, face an uncertain future with less fear, and get through even the darkest days.

You may not know how all life’s adversities will work for your good, but you should have confidence that they will.

And if you are struggling right now, I take a moment to send Love and thoughts of Hope, Peace and Strength out to you! Much Love: Mitra ❤☀

11/11/2023

This is super informative on the topic of agitation in the last days of life.
Thank you Dr Kathryn Mannix

08/11/2023

Believe in it, Be it, live it, Breath it. Whatever your goals or dreams are, they are accessible, if you live in them now.
Be the light, the change, the wisdom. Be peace, love and harmony.
Be authentic.
Be your dreams. 💕

05/11/2023

💕

Our life is a constant journey, from birth to death.
The landscape changes, the people change,
our needs change, but the train keeps moving.
Life is the train, not the station.

Paulo Coelho

25/10/2023

Such a beautiful way to explain Dying.

The Story of the Dragonfly have been shared and retold by many, but it is worth sharing again as it can bring comfort to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one and make us consider that death is a doorway into a different existence, a doorway to a bigger room.…..

“Once upon a time, in a little pond, in the muddy water under the lily pads, there lived a little water beetle in a community of water beetles. They lived a simple and comfortable life in the pond with few disturbances and interruptions.
Once in a while, sadness would come to the community when one of their fellow beetles would climb the stem of a lily pad and would never be seen again. They knew when this happened; their friend was dead, gone forever.

Then, one day, the little water beetle felt an irresistible urge to climb up that stem. However, he was determined that he would not leave forever. He would come back and tell his friends what he had found at the top.

When he reached the top and climbed out of the water onto the surface of the lily pad, he was so tired, and the sun felt so warm, that he decided he must take a nap. As he slept, his body changed and when he woke up, he had turned into a beautiful blue-tailed dragonfly with broad wings and a slender body designed for flying.

So, fly he did! As he soared exploring and seeing the beauty of a whole new world which was a far more beautiful and superior way of life to what he had ever known existed.

He remembered his beetle friends and how they were thinking by now he was dead. He wanted to go back to tell them, and explain to them that he was now more alive than he had ever been before.

His life had been fulfilled rather than ended. But, his new body would not go down into the water. He could not get back to tell his friends the good news. Then he understood that their time would come, when they, too, would know what he now knew.

So, he raised his wings and flew off into his joyous new life ..”

The fact that we can't see or communicate with our loved ones after transformation which is called death doesn't mean they cease to exist.
We are – as the old saying goes – not human beings on a spiritual journey but rather spiritual beings on a human journey. Life should not be understood merely as a finite period during which we walk this earth but rather as simply the beginning of a spiritual journey that begins in this world – in a limited, constrained form – and continues for all eternity.
Death is merely the point of that journey at which the soul is finally released to take flight and soar to the higher station that it was intended for. Much Love: Mitra ❤☀

Many thanks to Patrick Zephyr for capturing the precious dragonfly photo!

23/10/2023

🙏💕🙏

I was with a man recently who was preparing to say goodbye to his wife, worried that because she was no longer talking, she couldn’t hear what he was saying. I reassured him that she hears every word he says, and feels his presence and that is what comforts her, and lets her know she is not alone.

Because I knew she would let go soon, I reminded him that when she takes her very last breath, to just be with her and sit for a moment. These moments are sacred and should not be rushed. I also believe there is still a sense of knowing in that moment, and that is when you can say goodbye. I feel like we should savor that time, as though the envelope of all that was said is sealed and ready for them to take with them.

He texted me this morning to let me know that she had died. He told me he sat with her, just being with her, and when she took her last breath, he held her hand, he whispered goodbye, and he sat in silence for almost an hour before he moved away from her and called hospice. 

He said… “I have been sitting with her every day, saying everything I possibly could, making sure she takes it with her like you said she would. You were right, after she took her last breath, and I sat with her, it felt like she was savoring my presence, and I was savoring hers and that was really powerful for me.”

xo
Gabby

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23/10/2023

Holding space for people that are grieving to talk about the person they have lost is so needed. Most people are grieving for someone or something in their lives. Live from the heart, show compassion, be present for each other. 💕

Let’s talk more. Let’s create safe spaces for people to tell their story. Let’s say their names. And talk about them. Let’s talk about how hard grief is to navigate. How loss has made us grow. How pain has made us stronger. Let’s talked about what our darkest days looked like. Let’s have the hard conversations. Let’s help others know they are not alone.
🖤 Lou 🌻
The Grief Project.
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