Death Cafe profile for Charleston Community Deathcare Death Cafe
Location: United States
About Charleston Community Deathcare Death Cafe:
I think if I talk more openly about death I open myself up to living a more full and rich life! Though the power of connection with others in honest, authentic, intimate, meaningful conversations about death I open myself to accept my own death. In accepting my death I am able to live more fully receiving the gifts of every precious moment fully embodied and present!
Death is one of the things we all have in common. WE ARE ALL GOING TO DIE!
In reflecting upon this I am inclined to be more kind to myself and others knowing this precious life will expire!
Talking about death helps me to embrace my feelings: curiousity, fear, anxiety, shame, hope, relief, sadness, guilt, grief, etc. My feelings change and are effected by what is going on around me.I am learning to ground myself and lean in for the conversation and connection. Finding grace, empathy and acceptance.
i have had my own near death experience when I was very ill and diagnosed with septic shock. I had to have emergency surgery I was so close to death but was so naive I did not realize how sick I was. I thought I just had food poisonin. I awoke during surgery to see my deceased father standing at the foot of the surgical table watching over me, guarding and protecting me. I have also had the honor of walking someone through their own death experience when a dear friend was diagnosed with a rare form of of T cell lymphoma. I am curious about death. I believe we can all living a richer fuller life by making death part of our "normal" conversations. I look forward to sharing a deep and meaningful conversation with YOU!
What brings you to Death Cafe?
My own near death experiences, the deaths of dearly beloveds, my visceral response to death around me as well as the deep intimate vulnerable conversations brings me to the Death Cafe.
I have been to two Death Cafes before decide to volunteer as a host. I love deep meaningful conversation and witnessing vulnerability in myself and others. I find talking about death has lead me into deep more meaningful life. I am now more present in conversations and that my heart is open and more compassionate. Witnessing others sharing their experiences and feelings and as well as being witnessed myself has helped me to be grounded in the present moment which is the only place where we can truly LIVE
What would you like your legacy to be?
i Would like to leave this world a better place. I would like to my legacy to be Love! Deep love for self and the realization what a precious gift this human life truly is. Deep love for the people who shared this journey with me.
The TRUTH that thee is NOT another only ONENESS.
That I brought smiles to the faces, helped to elevate suffering, I was kind and help those around me to feel safe and loved for who they are❣️
Thoughts for sharing:
Be the Change you wish to see in the World. -Ghandhi
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Death Cafe: Charleston Community Death Cafe
Posted by Charleston Community Deathcare Death Cafe on Sept. 23, 2025, 1:58 p.m.
With Jenifer Mahanes (me)
Oct. 23, 2025, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (EST)
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