October 22 Eugene/Springfield
A write up of Death Cafe Eugene/Springfield
The Second Death Cafe in the Eugene Springfield area was held last night at a little resale shop on Main Street in Springfield, Oregon. Twenty five participants sat around small tables with candles, table cloths, linen napkins, silverware, and china. Ambient lighting was provided by lamps placed next to tables around the room. The cake counter included a gluten free option and Halloween themed cakes. Although coffee was provided, most people drank decaf or tea.
The first hour of small group conversation was lively. At the end of the evening, during the whole group debrief, participants reported experiencing an unexpectedly open, interesting, and inspiring conversation with others about this topic. Many said they wanted to continue attending.
We anticipate having Death Cafe on the second Tuesday evening of every month, and we expect it will continue to be a wonderful experience for all of us.
Comments
I'm so glad I was there last night. One might expect it would be depressing, but it's just the opposite. I feel invigorated, with a sense of gratitude for life, and wonder at the mystery. And I met such wonderful people!
Thanks!
Posted by Ruth Wren
Death Cafe Menu
Thank you for an enlightening experience at this Death Cafe. Our small group of five had an intimate sharing that was real and fascinating. Question: Do you have the Menu posted on line, and can more items be suggested? I have more "goodies" to suggest to the "chefs"! Best wishes, Jan
Posted by Jan Stafl MD
In our culture we celebrate life's beginning and put daily attention on living well. it is time to embrace dying well; a better understanding and acceptance of death will profoundly influence how we live daily.
In Stephen Jenkinson's work, The Grief Walker, he contends as we embrace death, expect it and live our lives knowing our outcome we become more; fuller, richer and connected to all life.
Death Café is a venue to explore one's beliefs about death and the afterlife. A place to learn, reflect, listen/share and begin to grasp the journey into our last frontier. And much more......
Posted by Dennis