While all of us will die, none of us want to think about someone precious in our world dying. Hearing that a loved one has been diagnosed with a life limiting condition or illness can literally knock the wind out of our sails. So the first thing to do is to stop and...
One of the most common questions or concerns in the end of life space is “How much time do I/they have left ?”Not everyone wants to know the answer.For others, it’s an imperative.I get the wanting to know. It gives an idea and can make planning a lot easier.But here’s...
You have a loved one for whom you know this will probably be their last Christmas in our physical world. You fluctuate between wanting to make it extra special and dreading it at the same time. Everyone knows that it will probably be the last one, but it’s not...
Vulnerability/Courage – Two Sides of the Same Coin I was at the Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network awards dinner a few weeks ago supporting a dear friend who was a finalist. There were multiple awards to be handed out. The first winner was announced and...
I believe that there are three things required for sustaining life: oxygen, water and hope. The first two are pretty obvious; the third might surprise you, but it is nonetheless vital. To be without hope, to be literally hopeless, is a soul destroying place in which...
Myth : Dying and Death are Always Sad Experiences. I was part of a discussion the other day on Facebook, in a business group that I am part of. The topic of this particular discussion was industry myths – what myths exist in our particular industry. The...
