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Billionaires Invest in Technologies to Prolong Human Life
Their costly quest for eternal youth may also benefit othersThanks to medical and scientific advancements, our life expectancy has nearly doubled over the last century in the United States. But it seems the rich aren’t satisfied. They want to live even longer; some, forever. A few billionaires are now betting big bucks on anti-aging technologies, hoping to cheat death and prolong human life. And…
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A Grieving Mother Finds Her Calling in Supporting Pediatric End-of-Life Care (Interview)
An interview with Toula Saratsis, a pediatric death doulaToula Saratsis didn’t seek out becoming a death doula so much as she stumbled upon a calling. After caring for her daughter Angelica through her life-threatening metabolic condition for seven years, Toula had faced the prospect of her daughter dying many times. When Angelica did reach the end of her life, Toula found herself instinctively…
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“Bright Lights, Big City”
A young man navigates addiction, ambition, divorce and grief in this seminal novel from the 1980sPublished in 1984, Jay McInerney’s novel, ‘Bright Lights, Big City‘, remains one of the sharpest, funniest portraits of life in Manhattan during the 1980s. McInerney’s hero is nameless, telling his story in the rare second person point of view. The young twenty-something writer hopeful tells the story as if “You” are the one traipsing around…
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“Something Beautiful Remains”
An inspirational self-tribute to the Queen of Rock ‘n’ RollAlthough most of us may be familiar with iconic singer Tina Turner’s rockin’ repertoire, “Something Beautiful Remains” is one of the artist’s lesser-known songs that gently soothes the soul. Turner died in her Switzerland home on May 24, 2023, at the age of 83 after a several-year battle with intestinal cancer. The sultry and soulful…
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“For Grief”
Irish poet-priest acknowledges the pain of grief while extending an offering of hopeWhen you lose someone you love,Your life becomes strange,The ground beneath you becomes fragile,Your thoughts make your eyes unsure;And some dead echo drags your voice downWhere words have no confidenceYour heart has grown heavy with loss;And though this loss has wounded others too,No one knows what has been taken from youWhen the silence of absence…
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New Organization Offers Education to the Terminally Ill About Psychedelics
Unsure about psychedelics & end-of-life therapy? You have a new resourceLife can be hard. Dying can be harder. But a growing amount of research is showing that thanks to psychedelics, death doesn’t necessarily have to be as painful as we previously thought.
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Study: Brain Activity Can Surge at Time of Death
New research shows that the dying may experience a spike in consciousnessThose approaching death often report near-death experiences such as leaving their bodies, seeing dead loved ones, or watching their life flash before their eyes. Now, researchers have discovered a spike in brain activity that could explain these phenomena.
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Our Monthly Tip: Create a S’mores Basket for Your Grieving Friend
Spending time outside talking with a grieving friend can be a meaningful summertime experienceOur Monthly Tip: The tradition of humans sitting around glowing embers, warming themselves and sharing stories, has been present since the advent of fire. Gathering with a friend or two to talk and open your heart to one another can be a comforting experience. This summer, you can invite a grieving friend to spend time…
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“Birdsong”
Bird imagery speaks to wider experiences of griefKina Grannis’s song “Birdsong” begins with just that: the soft chirping of birds, accompanied by gentle piano chords. She then begins singing about a special connection with someone, describing how they fell right into her hands and that she will continue to hold them for as long as she can. But the chorus reveals that…
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