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Friday was our Volunteer Luncheon at Hospice, and as always, my heart felt full being in a room with people who give so much of themselves. During the gathering, someone asked if any volunteers would be willing to sit with a patient when a family member couldn’t be there because, as we often hear, “no one should die alone.” It is  a beautiful offering. It brings comfort to families to know someone was physically present. But I felt a nudge, one of those quiet, unmistakable on

The Body’s Deep Knowing At the end of life, the body begins to follow an ancient script, one written long before language, belief, or fear. Long before the mind understands or accepts what is happening, the body begins to slow. Appetite fades. Speech softens. Strength recedes. Breath becomes more spacious, more rhythmic, more inward. These changes are not signs of giving up. They are signs of completion. The body is not failing. It is completing something it has always known

"Ok, death, I see you. I'm ready for you. Now I'm going to go live for today."   There’s a quiet power in acknowledging that one day, you...

"Don't be afraid of death: be afraid of an unlived life. You don't have to live forever; you just have to live." ~Natalie Babbitt Your...

“To sit with another in silence is to hold the shape of love.”—Soul Midwife Wisdom Purpose of the Vigil This vigil is a sacred container...

Creating a Holistic Advance Care Plan  is a sacred act of love—for yourself and for those who may one day walk beside you in your final...

In the sacred threshold between life and death, the body and spirit begin a slow, spiraling release. Just as birth is elemental, so too...

When a loved one is facing the end of their life, it can be a challenging and emotional time. Many people feel unsure about how to...

Creating a sacred space for end-of-life journeys is a profound and meaningful task. It is a way to honor the life of a loved one while...

Facing the end of life is a profound experience, both for those who are dying and for their loved ones. It can be a time filled with...