Death Cafe profile for Maria Carter/Unity of El Cajon
Location: United States
http://mariacarter.com/UECDCFlyer082714.pdf
About Maria Carter/Unity of El Cajon:
I am a hopeless romantic (or rather hopeful) … and after watching one of my favorite movies, Serendipity, I was reminded of how much so. One of my favorite parts is the made-up whimsical obituary written by the main character's friend. "I believe in soul mates, serendipity, synchronicities and living a life that is a tapestry of events that culminate in an exquisite, sublime plan." My favorite quote on death also happens to be from this movie. It sticks with me as I contemplate my own life: "The Greeks didn't write obituaries. They only asked one question after a man died: "Did he have passion?"
What brings you to Death Cafe?
Initially, to support my close friend, Karen Van Dyke, who started Death Cafe in San Diego, California. I found the evenings so interesting, that I came back for 4 more!
I did a book study at Unity of El Cajon on "The Untethered Soul." The author, Michael Singer, devoted an entire chapter on 'Contemplating Death,' stating that "You shouldn't be afraid to talk about death ..." And so that was the opening for me to introduce Death Cafe and the response was very favorable.
See KPBS story on our Death Cafe: http://www.kpbs.org/news/2014/nov/26/death-cafe-tea-and-cake-make-death-more-palatable/
What would you like your legacy to be?
To Love, and to help others love more fully.
Thoughts for sharing:
From the movie, Serendipity:
"The Greeks didn't write obituaries. They only asked one question after a man died: "Did he have passion?"
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Maria Carter/Unity of El Cajon's posts on the Death Cafe website
Death Cafe: Death Cafe East County San Diego
Posted by Maria Carter/Unity of El Cajon on Nov. 25, 2014, 1:45 p.m.
With Unity of El Cajon / Maria Carter
Jan. 27, 2015, 6.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (PDT)
Donations both accepted and requested
Death is most often a taboo or ultra-sensitive topic. In a relaxed and safe setting, people come together to discuss life, death, and dying while making the most of our ...
Death Cafe: Death Cafe East County San Diego
Posted by Maria Carter/Unity of El Cajon on Oct. 22, 2014, 3:39 p.m.
With Unity of El Cajon / Maria Carter
Nov. 18, 2014, 6.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (PDT)
Donations accepted and requested
Death is most often a taboo or ultra-sensitive topic. In a relaxed and safe setting, people come together to discuss life, death, and dying while making the most of our ...
Death Cafe: Death Cafe East County San Diego
Posted by Maria Carter/Unity of El Cajon on Sept. 23, 2014, 11:17 a.m.
With Hosted by Karen Van Dyke - Death Café Co-Host • Unity of El Cajon/Maria Carter - Location Co-Host
Oct. 13, 2014, 6.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (Pacific)
Love Offering.
RSVP recommended as we had a full house at our last Death Cafe.
Death Cafe: Death Cafe East County San Diego
Posted by Maria Carter/Unity of El Cajon on Aug. 4, 2014, 11:06 p.m.
With Karen Van Dyke - Death Café Co-Host • Unity of El Cajon/Maria Carter - Location Co-Host
Aug. 27, 2014, 6.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time)
There is no charge to attend; however a love offering is appreciated. If you would like to bring a snack to share, that would also be appreciated.
Death Café East County San Diego provides a safe, agenda-free place to discuss death and life. This is not a grief therapy group. It's a friendly and interesting group ...