What really matters at the end of life

The “Death & Rebirth” video presented by Dr. Zach Bush highlighted the importance of understanding death as part of the cycle of life rather than an ending or something to be feared. He pointed out that in many cultures around the world, death has been seen as a gateway to rebirth or a transition into another form or state. Death should not be viewed passively but rather should be embraced as part of growth and transformation – both emotionally and spiritually. In discussing palliative care and hospice support, it was emphasized that these services provide assistance in managing physical issues associated with serious illness or injury such as pain control through medications or other therapies; emotional support for patients; bereavement counseling for loved ones; spiritual guidance if desired; social work help with financial concerns; practical tasks like arranging transportation home if needed; coordinating treatments across different providers; etc. Palliative care aims to improve quality-of-life by addressing symptoms while still providing curative treatment when indicated/possible/wanted by patient/family/caregiver(s). Hospice provides additional support services toward end-of-life when curative measures are no longer sought - ensuring patient comfort while also addressing psycho-social needs (e.g., grief counseling) & facilitating discussions on advanced directives (e.g., do Not Resuscitate order). From BJ Miller’s TED Talk on “What Really Matters at the End of Life” several important points emerged: 1) human connection trumps almost everything else 2) take action now to ensure your wishes are known/documented 3) prioritize well-being 4) look outward instead inward 5) choose how you want to participate in your own story 6) maintain balance 7) ask yourself who you don't need permission from 8 ) create rituals 9 ) laugh 10). Saying goodbye is essential 11). It's ok to put away hope 12). Invite change 13). Seek beauty 14 ). Show up 15 ). Don't wait 16). Help prepare others 17 ). Live fully until you die 18 ). Give back 19 ). Surrender 20 ) Aspire towards transformation 21 ) Embrace imperfection 22 ) Celebrate life 23 ) Make meaning 24 ). Find closure 25 ). Love fearlessly 26 ) Practice gratitude 27.) Blessings abound 28 .) Let go 29 .) Take solace 30 .) Trusting the process 31 .) We are here together 32.) Receive love 33.) Become more 34.) Live gracefully 35.) Reconnect 36.). Cherish memories 37.). Remembering is giving 38.). Begin again 39.). There can be joy 40.) Find harmony 41 .) Redefine normal 42 . Move forward 43 . Share stories 44 . Uplift 45 . Listen deeply 46 . Nourish 47 . Forgive 48 . Thrive 49 . Connect 50 .) Shine your light 51 .) Inspire 52 .) Illuminate 53 .) Restore 54.) Generosity 55.) Renew 56,) Be still 57,) Rise 58.), Flow 59), Transform 60,) Expand 61.), Awaken 62.), Expand 63.), Heal 64), Exalt 65 , Illuminate 66 , Reverence 67., Soothe 68., Rejoice 69., Unfold 70), Abide 71), Affirm 72), Praise 73), Empower 74 ), Encourage 75 ), Honor 76 ), Acknowledge 77 ), Witness 78 ), Believe 79 ), Radiate 80 ), Realize 81 ), Appreciate 82,) Welcome 83 , Affection 84 , Compassion 85 , Gratitude 86 , Tenderness 87,) Grace 88,, Ponder 89,, Experience 90,, Wonder 91,, Cherish 92,. Unconditional 93,. Welcome 94,. Respect 95,. Recognize 96.. Embody 97,. Grow 98,. Accept 99.. Manifest 100 .. Flourish Overall this presentation showed us that at end-of-life all that really matters is loving ourselves honestly, feeling connected & accepted unconditionally so we can appreciate every moment fully before passing on peacefully when the time comes knowing we lived each day authentically sharing kindness along way leaving lasting legacy behind thus creating beautiful circle life flowing eternally through generations come...

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  At the end of our lives, what matters most is living a meaningful life and spending time with family and friends. The value of being surrounded by people we love will never diminish. What we want for ourselves and our families is peace, joy, comfort, healing, relief from pain and suffering – all within an atmosphere of dignity and respect.