Do you want to talk about Death over Dinner?
When we discuss the things that may be a little scary such as death, our own or a loved one, it just may open us up.
Michael Hebb – How death came to dinner
It all started with a University of Washington graduate course called Let’s Have Dinner and Talk About Death, taught by Michael Hebb and Scott Macklin, which quickly grew into a beautiful website designed by Seattle agency Civilization with content developed by Angel Grant
TedMed talk – Breaking bread has historically been a step toward social progress, says Michael Hebb. How can we use the power of home and hearth to change healthcare?
If I Die Young
From NPR – Parents Lose Their Daughter And Their Life Savings To Opioids
Song played at funeral by The Band Perry
If I die young, bury me in satin. Lay me down on a bed of roses. Sink me in the river.
Lord, make me a rainbow. I’ll shine down on my mother. She’ll know I’m safe with you when she stands under my colors.
the key is learning to sit with your pain and pause
The key is learning to sit with your pain and pause. It is difficult to pause and just ponder. Finding the right support for your mind, body and heart can be challenging. But I encourage you to sit with and decide what need.
Life Death Whatever
I follow @lifedeathwhat on instagram and below is what you’ll find on the website. Discussions around death.
#LifeDeathWhatever is an initiative to redesign the dialogue around death and dying, to open it up and to find new approaches to this important subject.
From the site Life Death Whatever
We believe:
- Death is a normal part of life. Acknowledging and accepting that one day we will die is key to living a full life. It’s as simple and as complicated as that!
- Death and dying isn’t a gloomy or taboo subject. Talking about death and dying can be life-affirming and life-enhancing.
- Death and dying belong to everyone.
- It’s essential to create links between communities involved in end-of-life care. Opportunities are currently being missed.
- There is a way of approaching death and dying that can genuinely engage the public and transform society’s relationship with death.