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‘Making A Good Death’ – The Medieval Mode Of Dying

November 9, 2016 By Anne Black Leave a Comment

‘Making A Good Death’ – The Medieval Mode Of Dying

The attitude to death held by our medieval  European ancestors presents an interesting contrast to our own. While not without its problems, aspects of the medieval mode of dying can potentially be instructive for modern people. With our own attitudes towards death so fractured and warped as the be pathological, it may be worth delving a little into the past to get inspiration … [Read more...]

The Incomplete Circle – On Our Obsession With Youth, Beauty, And Life

September 28, 2016 By Anne Black Leave a Comment

The Incomplete Circle – On Our Obsession With Youth, Beauty, And Life

It is hardly a secret that the Western world has a bit of a fixation with youth and beauty. Indeed (as I just discovered while researching this piece), google ‘Western ob’, and the search engine immediately autocompletes to ‘Western obsession with youth’. At any fifty year old’s birthday party, it seems obligatory not only to tell them over and over again that they don’t look a … [Read more...]

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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

If There Is Healing, There Can Be No Blame

February 22, 2021 By sgarrett

Grief – A Breathtaking Teacher

Grief – A Breathtaking Teacher

October 18, 2020 By sgarrett

Stop!

Stop!

September 25, 2020 By sgarrett

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