Being with the dying at their last breath – a viscerally important need for some – as well as following whatever funeral rite is available, allow us to experience a sense of closure from both personal and communal standpoints. Many are today challenged by the loss – even if momentary – of these known ways …
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The “Late Show” host opens up about what it means to suffer and what benefit we get from it. Stephen Colbert took a break from winning late-night laughs to have a serious and lengthy conversation with CNN’s Anderson Cooper that touched on life, death, faith, grief, suffering, gratitude and “Lord of the Rings.” At one …
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It’s an unfortunate reality, but booking travel isn’t always for a fun getaway. If a loved one passes away, you might need to book a last-minute flight, which is generally an expensive prospect. This is when airline bereavement fares come into play—discounted rates for grieving passengers who’ve had a death (or have an imminent death) …
This story also ran on People.com. This story can be republished for free (details). [UPDATED on July 22] Therapist Andrew Bryant says the landmark United Nations climate report last October brought a new mental health concern to his patients. “I remember being in sessions with folks the next day. They had never mentioned climate change before, and they …
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