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It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth - and that we have no way of kniwing when our time is up - that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it were the only one we had."
Death Cafe write up: Carmel Death Cafe in Indiana
Posted by evoci on Oct. 24, 2014, 12:17 p.m.
On Sunday October 19th, the Death Cafe met with 12 attending. There was much discussion of suicide and assisted suicide inspired by a 29 year old woman named Brittany who has chosen to end her life next month as the result of being diagnosed with a virulent form of brain cancer.
Our gathering was enhanced with a gluten free dessert and fresh fruit; evaluation comments included responses to the question "What was the most enjoyable aspect of the Cafe?"
- It is inspiring to talk to others
- Our participation
- Enjoyed topic starter and how the conversation just flowed
- Open conversation about a difficult subject
- Safe enviroment to discuss death ...
Death Cafe write up: Westport Death Cafe
Posted by Val Lovelace on Oct. 23, 2014, 8:35 p.m.
It's been raining here for a few days now, and tonight was pretty awful. Even so, three brave souls ventured out into the wind and rain to talk about death...and life...and breathing...and near death experiences...and suicide...and...
One man spoke of a severe accident he had some years ago and how his father came to tell him he couldn't die yet, that he still had things to do.
Conversation drifted toward other NDE experiences we had heard about and wondering what role our minds and our souls play in things that happen. We all agreed that if we have guardian angels that ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
Posted by eagger on Oct. 23, 2014, 10:27 a.m. 1 comment
[hi. I think I already submitted this, but here goes again.]
Thanks to the 45 engaged people who turned up to participate actively in the Death Cafe! The room was buzzing with conversations. We talked in small groups about end-of-life choices, hospice care, our own fears about dying, our experiences being with family/friends who have died and much more. A worthwhile evening -- and the promised cakes were amazing! We plan to offer more Death Cafes on the South Shore -- keep your eyes open for notices. Join the Mahone Bay Centre (free) to receive the monthly events newsletter for announcements of related events to be held there.
Death Cafe write up: Longmont Death Cafe
Posted by Death Doula on Oct. 23, 2014, 8:16 a.m.
We had a very lively meeting with brilliance sparking all over the place. I so enjoyed the conversation, as we went deep quickly and covered a LOT of terraine. Big Thank YOU to the book club ladies. Hope to see you in November - bring your friends!
Practitioners question: Salt Spring Death Cafe & RSVPs
Posted by AnnaHaltrecht on Oct. 21, 2014, 1:43 p.m. 5 comments
I am new to Death Cafe. I am preparing to host my first one. I am a community engagement facilitator & I was already organizing a discussion on death when I heard about Death Cafe. It made sense for me to align my event with the Death Cafe model, so I ...
Death Cafe write up: SW London Death Cafe
Posted by Suzanne Michal on Oct. 21, 2014, 5:24 a.m.
The discussion this month naturally evolved around the weight of treating death as a taboo. Why do we do it and the many different costs for such a cultural attitude.
We wondered if it could be a legacy from the mediaval plague, how death and bereavement make us face our human limitations and emotional limitations...
Some were open in sharing about spiritual and near death experiences whilst others retained a more sceptical and down to eath attitude to death. All those shared views and experiences cohabited perfectly and easily in the most nourishing manner.
As always, despite meeting total strangers, it feels like meeting old friends with whom ...
Practitioners question: Group getting too large!
Posted by Continuity of Life on Oct. 18, 2014, 10:43 p.m. 6 comments
Our Death Cafe today had 40 people even though we had 2 events this month to try and accommodate! I have found that smaller is better as far as intimacy. Question, what do I do as a facilitator to keep the ball rolling and growing but make sure everyone attending ...
Death Cafe write up: Providence Death Cafe
Posted by Cassandra Tribe on Oct. 16, 2014, 9:24 p.m. 1 comment
It was a dark and stormy night - the kind where no self respecting Rhode Islander travels ten feet without bread and milk. Seven brave souls braved the elements to come out for the first Providence Death Cafe, including one from the far away land of Worcester, MA. They entered into a brightly lit chamber echoing with the eerie, slightly creepy, and very ironic sounds of the Laughing Yoga group that was just finishing up. They sat down to talk death and eat cake. The cake scored a 10 out of 10 on a scale that only offered 1 through 5. The fruit disappeared like magic. Conversations ranged from ...
Death Cafe write up: Rappahannock Death Cafe
Posted by MHughes on Oct. 16, 2014, 7:20 a.m.
Our first rappahannock county Death Cafe' was well recieved by our rural community. 17 folks came and participated in an engaging format. There are only 6-7 thousand people in our whole county, so I was pleased to have so much turn out. Everyone expressed gratitude at having a forum to discuss this important subject. One participant stated that her only concern was that we had to wait another whole month to get together again! Valuable feedback was recieved from the participants for our future gatherings. We ate delicious cake, drank herbal tea and left looking forward to our next event.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
Posted by eagger on Oct. 16, 2014, 5:25 a.m.
Thanks to the 45 engaged people who turned up to participate actively in the Death Cafe! The room was buzzing with conversations. We talked in small groups about end-of-life choices, hospice care, our own fears about dying, our experiences being with family/friends who have died and much more. A worthwhile evening -- and the promised cakes were amazing! We plan to offer more Death Cafes on the South Shore -- keep your eyes open for notices. Join the Mahone Bay Centre (free) to receive the monthly events newsletter for announcements of related events to be held at the Centre.
Death Cafe write up: Highcliffe Death Cafe
Posted by Lis Horwich on Oct. 15, 2014, 11:21 a.m.
Today's Death Cafe had to move indoors, first one hosted indoors.
With 4 new members we had some fasinating discussions as we differed in opnions on afterlife, suicide, Karma and much else. A warm and loving respect was easily kept between us all. Mail Online article from 28th Sep 2014: Australia's Dr Death starts UK "Suicide club" was looked at too.http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2772209/Australias-Dr-Death-starts-UK-suicide-club-Workshops-online-guide-cause-endless-tragedies.html
Link: Auatralia's Dr Death starts UK "suicide club"
Posted by Lis Horwich on Oct. 15, 2014, 11:15 a.m. 1 comment
Article discussion the new suicide club in London. Food for thought!
New Blog post: Death is Beautiful
Posted by Abrasax on Oct. 15, 2014, 1:21 a.m. 67 comments
Everything must have its end, or there is no Beginning.
Death is not the opposite of Life, but the counterpart to Birth.
Death is beautiful because it represents change.
I have no fear because I Trust Life.
I Respect Death and only accept it's Calling when I know it's my Time.
Dying is the most pure form of Beauty.
We Return to our Innocence as a molecule of the body of the Creator ...
A stone I died and rose again a plant;
a plant I died and rose an animal;
I died an animal and was born a man.
Why should I fear?
What have I lost by death?
~ Rumi