Musings on Mortality: Grief — the witness to life

When I wake up in the morning, it always occurs to me that I may die that day. I don't expect to live. I don't demand that I live. And, I do not feel that I have a right to live because life is a gift. Read more.

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DEBORAH GOLDEN ALECSON

Musings on Mortality: Grief — the witness to life

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Musings on Mortality: Good dying time results in good death

Musings on Mortality: Combat stress by embracing whatever brings joy

Musings on Mortality: Being open about death helps everyone

Musings on Mortality: Current events can escalate death phobia

Musings on Mortality: To die or not to die? The answer isn't so simple

Musings on Mortality: Plan a dignified death on your own terms

Musings on Mortality: It's OK if grief creeps in during holidays

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Musings on Mortality: How 'death phobia' contributes to xenophobia

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Musings on Mortality: Good dying time results in good death

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