In Episode 137, we discuss the importance of speaking about death and dying long before imminent death is upon us, our relatives and other loved ones.
In this day and age, we have no idea when terminal illness and death will visit ourselves or our family.
It is true that if we didn’t have to deal with this, we wouldn’t.
It is uncomfortable.
But there are many family members whose deaths might be after a long illness, in the case of cancer or an immune disorder.
It might be from a tragic accident, or sudden illness such as a stroke or heart attack that ends their life.
Many people find it hard to talk about death and dying.
We’d rather leave it up to someone else.
But don’t let fear stop you from truly connecting with someone you love either long before their final days, or leading up to them.
Sometimes death comes very quickly and maybe even tragically and it would be sad if you hadn’t had a conversation around death long before it ever occurred in your relationship with them.
If you had this conversation when they were well, or when they were diagnosed with an illness, you would capture a very wonderful connection with them.
There would be no regrets.
You would have said all you’d like to say to someone who meant so much to you.
We don’t know what the future holds these days. Life is so fragile now and we are about to encounter a very difficult time in the world; very uncertain times.
Take the time to think about this.
If it’s too sensitive to speak all you want to say aloud, do so in writing.
Either way, your soul will be at peace and no matter what happens in the future, you are settled.
Personally, I am thinking about writing out letters to the most important people in my life to acknowledge those who have helped me, loved me and let them know how grateful I feel to have them in my life.
With all that’s happening in this world, we could leave this life in an instant.
Use the time you have to make a difference.
Loving you.
xoxo
Additional Notes:
If you are ill or grieving a loved one’s death, take the time to research a hotline with trained counselors to speak with.
The very best individuals to connect with are those who are suffering your exact type of death. Go here.
