This slide gives you a physical tool. The questions give you words. The organization presses you to actually carry through with this important rite of life. Having a chance to discuss with our loved ones our belief about how we would choose to have our lives end, should we have that choice but not be able to express our preferences, is precious.
Most of us would rather live in denial. However, your denial can leave your family in chaos. It can cause rifts between siblings that never heal. It can leave your loved ones heavy with guilt.
Doing something as simple as downloading the slide from www.engagewithgrace.org and sharing it with your family, meanwhile discussing the questions on the slide and telling them where you are on the continuum of choices, could be one of the best gifts you can give your loved ones.
Once you have done that, pass it on. That's what the Engage With Grace movement is about - passing on the message that everyone wins when we accept that each and every one of us will, one day, die. We may need, during that time, to have our loved ones make decisions about where we die, what efforts should be made to keep our body working, if any, and what constitutes quality of life.
Download this slide and spread the word. You may one day find you have helped a friend, relative or neighbor prevent a painful crisis. Go ahead. Be proactive. Everyone wins.
To learn more about Carol, please go to www.mindingourelders.com or www.mindingoureldersblogs.com.
For another real-life account of discussing end of life issues, read PJ Hamel's post on Engage with Grace.
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