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However, what is the solution when it comes to death? It turns out that there are a number of problems associated with this issue. According to studiesthe mere thought of death can induce fear in many people.
It is called thanatophobia and defines an extreme fear of the dying process. People who are in poor health or who are suffering from a serious illness are particularly affected. Adults and children can also suffer from fear of death.
Fear of death can be triggered by traumatic events or the loss of a loved one. However, there is a path to inner peace.
Aspen Aman is a certified Gong Master and has a passion for healing others through sound mediation.
“I’m not going to say it’s a one-time fix. It’s not like you go there once and then you’re not afraid of dying. No, that would be disingenuous,” she said. “But what it does as exercise really allows you to de-stress and that’s the first thing we really need to do is bring people down, get more grounded and be more within themselves. We tell them within the meditation whether it is an individual session or a group session, we say the expectation of liberation. Just be, just be here. Just listen to the sounds.”
Aman calls her meditation work “SoundMirror” because she prefers the focus to be on the process. She believes there are a number of benefits to people struggling with emotional distress, especially when it comes to death.
“So if we can do a meditation practice to ground ourselves in the reality that this is happening to each of us. Then we will approach the practical side of preparing for the inevitable for ourselves and those around us,” Aman said.
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Studies show that methods like these can help reduce stress, release emotional blockages and promote awareness and appreciation.
This peaceful practice is just one way some embrace life and death ABODE Contemplative care for the dying. The non-profit organization was founded in 2014 and lives solely on donations. Since it was founded, more than 300 people, so-called “guests”, have spent the rest of their lives free of charge.
Mary Thorsby serves as the organization’s executive director. she told her core task is the compassionate care of their guests.
“Here we take care of people who are at the end of their lives. ABODE works with every hospice agency in the city. And when the hospice determines that its patient can no longer be at home. They can come to ABODE and spend the rest of their days in one of our three gorgeous bedrooms, and we just love them ’till they’re ready to die.
Thorsbay said houses like ABODE predated hospitals.
“People died at home, people were used to taking care of each other and being there for each other until they died. It was very normal and natural, it was just a part of life,” she said.
The house has a mediation labyrinth and a relaxation room. ABODE is also staffed with people dubbed “end-of-life navigators.” There is a number of programs to help normalize the notion of death and grief.
Thorsby has seen people overcome their fears during her time at ABODE. She believes it is a home that holds hope.
“Our vision at ABODE is that we live in a world where death is not afraid and we live fulfilling lives until we die. When we see guests coming here scared. And then, over the course of a few days, or maybe a week or two, they just lean in. They know they’re dying,” she said. “We’ve given them an opportunity to say what needs to be said, reunite them with their families, talk about their lives and just do the internal work that we all need to do before we die.”
There are some things you can do at home if you’re struggling with anxiety. Avoid triggers like alcohol, drugs, or caffeine. Make sure you have a good support system. Finally, talk to a professional about your fears.
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