While I was driving to my client’s house this afternoon for a legacy work visit, a wood thrush flew right into my car windshield. I had hoped the bird was still alive, but I could see it lying in a heap on the road behind me in the rearview mirror.
As an end-of-life doula, this is the most common question that I am asked. While both end-of-life doulas and hospice care provide crucial support to individuals and their loved ones during end-of-life transitions, there are some key differences to note.
As an end-of-life doula, celebrant, and minister, my work revolves around the profound awareness that every day is a gift. “This is the only time I get to live today. I choose to enjoy it,” encapsulates the essence of my approach towards life.
In the presence of life’s impermanence, I’ve learned some invaluable lessons…
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I am excited to announce a volunteer project in collaboration with Life Forest in Hillsborough, NH. Beginning in the Spring (or after the snow melts), we will begin the process of clearing land in order to construct a labyrinth