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  • Stop!
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  • The Cabin
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  • The Power of Denial is Counter Productive
  • From Two Different Cultures – A Similar Message Comes
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  • Using Simple Rituals to Prepare for Your Death
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  • Perhaps Happiness is the Wrong Goal…
  • Holding Space – Nine Simple Tips
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  • It Takes A Community to Grieve
  • If there is A Formula for grief it may be – Follow the Hearts.
  • Death Has No Purpose – It Just Is
  • Our Fear of Death is Paralyzing – Feel it and plan anyway!
  • Surviving Cancer and Loosing Our Youthful Innocence
  • Our First Christmas Without Jody – The Importance of Planning Together
  • The Problem With Death… We Have Forgotten Who We Truly Are!
  • Our First Christmas Without Jody
  • Medical Assistance In Dying – The Striking Oddness of It
  • Grief Has No Schedule
  • Pets Are Family Members Too!
  • Deathbed Regrets are Wisdom In Disguise
  • Is Death Really the Grim Reaper?
  • A Beautiful Sunset
  • Darrin & Crystal: Our Story
  • Alive in Death Training for ‘Grief Quarterbacks’ – Become A Resource for Your Fellow Co-workers
  • Bringing Death Back to Life
  • Lack of Planning Can Result in Chaos
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My Life jo-URN-ey – Begin with the End In Mind

My Life jo-URN-ey – Begin with the End In Mind

February 26, 2021 By sgarrett

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February 22, 2021 By sgarrett

Grief – A Breathtaking Teacher

Grief – A Breathtaking Teacher

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Stop!

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