Tag Archives: dying

When unexpected happens, how do you react?

Posted on March 26, 2022 by nomadoftheuniverse

When you stumble on a loose pavement slab and nearly fall, what do you do? Swear? Kick it? Write to the local authorities and complain? How about thanking the slab and the Universe for putting it there, smiling and saying … Continue reading →

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A closing chant

Posted on March 19, 2022 by nomadoftheuniverse

On the course with Ani Pema where we learn to “live purposefully and die fearlessly”, I learned this chant that one can also use when dying. Another way is to close meditation or retreat with it. We chant it at … Continue reading →

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Remember, you are going to die

Posted on March 5, 2022 by nomadoftheuniverse

Need daily reminders that this moment is all you have and tomorrow is not guaranteed? There is an app for that. In the course on impermanence with Pema Chödrön WeCroak was mentioned and I loved the idea so installed it … Continue reading →

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New challenge. A year to live #happiness

Posted on October 23, 2021 by nomadoftheuniverse

This week I’ve launched a newsletter for the mental health/ online therapy social enterprise I work for (you can subscribe here), planned a staycation for next week (if I can’t travel, I will eat out), started therapy, yes, finally, got … Continue reading →

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“Who is spared in the end from leaving?” — Songs by Cacamatzin

Posted on December 14, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

I’ve been looking for this poem for years! I first saw it at The British Museum’s Aztec exhibition ages ago and found it recently in the old photos. The poem is by Cacamatzin, the Aztec ruler of Texcoco (source here). … Continue reading →

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Enlightened exits

Posted on April 13, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

I found this page when I wanted to read about the last words of enlightened people. Fake or real (I did not verify the source), these stories are very inspiring. Especially the one I am sharing below. What a way … Continue reading →

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On death: the best eulogy, according to a physicist

Posted on September 8, 2018 by nomadoftheuniverse

I was reminded of Aaron Freeman’s words (full text here) recently when I wanted to console to a lady on Quora whose husband of many years died suddenly in hospital.

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We need to talk about dying #happiness

Posted on September 16, 2017 by nomadoftheuniverse

I believe that no one can be truly happy until they explore, accept and prepare for death, their own and others. Which is why I found this BBC show particularly refreshing. The fact that it ended after 3 episodes does … Continue reading →

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