When the volunteer coordinator called me, she said she had a woman who was “too mean to die” and that she trusted that I was the right person for her. With that introduction, I left with an open heart and open mind, intending not to judge, but send loving energy to her. She was the most miserable, unlikable, complaining, woman I have met!
Tags: awareness, being present, connection, denial, family, gratitude, hospice, Mary Oliver, mindfulness, mortality, reflection, relationships, suffering, When Death Comes
Many friends have written to me after my post on advance directives, saying that they just can’t seem to get around to signing one — even though they recognize how important it is. So I thought I’d share the inspiring “Ethical Will” of my friend Vivian Shaw…
Tags: advance directive, ethical will, family, finances, hospice, living will, values, will
