Death might just be considered by many to be one of the worst fates, but it is something every human being will experience. Given that death is inevitable, perhaps we would do well to have a better relationship with it.
Over the years I have encouraged people to write their own obituary to know what you still want to accomplish. I have suggested creating your own funeral or memorial service. I have even shared a blog post titled Corpse Prayer as a template for you to imagine your own death seeing that things have gone so well, even better than you have imagined it.
But don’t just take my word for it, many others know the importance of mentally and emotionally, as well as physically and spiritually, being prepared for our own passing. One organization that can teach us a lot about this is International Association for Near Death Studies (IANDS), and what they have to say is vitally important for living:
As people approach death, they often participate in several tasks.
They consciously review the life they have lived, often in great detail. Aspects that are of greatest interest to them involve relationships.
Dying people look for themes in their lives, often for the first time. They want to identify what they have learned and what they have contributed. Sometimes they are surprised at what they find.
Forgiveness emerges as a chief concern. Dying people often realize that forgiveness is an important aspect of completing unfinished business.
They begin the process of saying good-bye to all aspects of this life. They start to let go of things, one at a time. Categories of letting go include activities, signs of independence, roles they have played, and finally relationships.
This week, make living your life well such a priority that you are not even afraid of dying. If you are already letting go, make letting go of that fear number one on your list.
Tips from 5 April 2010 to 6 August 2012 are here: Archived Tips
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Rev. Debra Basham
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