death

“We die how we live”
― Hospice Nurse Julie

“The Question that I’m thinking about now is if we die how we live, and we know we’re gonna die, but we don’t know when, how?

How do we live? Seems pretty big…”

~Steve Burns

Acceptance of Death is key to a more peaceful death.

“From my experience, the people who are willing to accept what is who are willing to accept what’s happening with them, who are willing to accept help, who are willing to accept their new normal, seem to have a more peaceful life before they die.

And a more peaceful death. ” ~Hospice Nurse Julie

What is Dying? with Hospice Nurse Julie McFadden

full episode of Alive with Steve Burns

Death is a portal?

But to where? That’s the question none of us can definitively answer. It may simply be a portal into non-existence. Here and now is all we know for sure we have – I want to live with as much wonder, love, and joy and possible.

“There’s a reason we don’t like talking about death: it’s scary. It’s overwhelming. But just because we don’t like talking about it doesn’t mean we don’t have questions. Get the guidance and reassurance you need from someone who lives dying every single day — Hospice Nurse Julie. Julie McFadden’s Nothing to Fear is the helpful, thoughtful, knowledgeable guide you deserve as you explore what it means to face the end.” 

–Megan Devine, author of It’s OK That You’re Not OK

death

“The best way to die is when you’re living.”
― Alice Hoffman

related thoughts…

Resilience

“Resilience means being able to adapt to life’s misfortunes and setbacks.” ~Mayo Clinic

Curiosity

“The force that seems to operate for good or ill in a person’s life, as in shaping circumstances, events, or opportunities.” ~Dicitonary.com

Luck

“A combination of circumstances, events, etc., operating by chance to bring good or ill to a person.” ~Dictionary.com