Here are many helpful ways to be and support oneself when death presents itself in a gentle manner. But, what of those who are confronted with suicide, murder, or other traumatic death experiences?
I visited a friend of mine in a dream. I put the palm of my hand on her solar plexus. Her presence felt real. Then, she told me to turn my hand sideways and touch her again. This time my hand sliced through her chest. My breathing quickened and I started to wake up. But, just before I completely escaped the dream, I heard her say: “ Your senses cannot explain everything.” I wish I could have been less shocked, more mindful and able to stay with her in the dream, maybe long enough to learn more. Seeing and feeling beyond my senses remains quite a challenge :)
Here are many helpful ways to be and support oneself when death presents itself in a gentle manner. But, what of those who are confronted with suicide, murder, or other traumatic death experiences?
I visited a friend of mine in a dream. I put the palm of my hand on her solar plexus. Her presence felt real. Then, she told me to turn my hand sideways and touch her again. This time my hand sliced through her chest. My breathing quickened and I started to wake up. But, just before I completely escaped the dream, I heard her say: “ Your senses cannot explain everything.” I wish I could have been less shocked, more mindful and able to stay with her in the dream, maybe long enough to learn more. Seeing and feeling beyond my senses remains quite a challenge :)