First, please know, you are held in gratitude. Whether you are a clinician, faith leader, deathcare worker, life coach, volunteer, neighbor, or loved one, the support you supply to others is crucial. Without it, many among us would feel lonely and neglected. So, thank you. Caring for people through the end of life can become… Continue reading A Letter to Death Care Providers & Partners
(Originally published by Death Doula Network International) As deathcare providers (and people who have personally experienced loss), we know that issues of regret, shame, and forgiveness can sometimes arise during a person’s last chapter. It’s as if suppressed difficulties return when time runs short. Knowing this, how might we begin to prepare ourselves and those… Continue reading Resolution Through Releasing
To know him was to know connection. Bob "Hoff" Hoffman was a brilliant bundle of energy. He lived zestfully and died prepared. Hoff first reached out to me in 2019 after attending one of my death literacy events. We met for coffee and became fast friends. Always a supporter of my work and books, he… Continue reading Harmonically Ours
(Originally published on the WOW: Women's Older Wisdom blog) One of the ongoing entries in my Death Journal has been my “Happiness Is” list. When I revisit this particular section, I see evidence of numerous additions. There are different inks, and my handwriting varies as well. Some of the initial entries are large as though… Continue reading Happiness Is…
Before becoming a speaker and author, I’m not sure I really understood what an act of courage it is to share what you create. Public speaking is gravely feared, and it makes good sense! When we stand up in front of people and verbalize what’s on our hearts and minds (hoping it might be useful… Continue reading Vulnerability and Courage
Francesca Lynn Arnoldy 