Returning Death to Community

Discussions around death and dying the span the practical and sacred dimensions. Concepts covered include endings, vigil, continuity, passage, cycles, hubris, surrender and the unknown. 

Dana Kabaila (host) is a Jungian coach and narrative therapist. Linda Ruff (guest) is a counselor, death doula and women's rites of passage facilitator.

In this episode of the Jungian Coaching Room, Linda brings a wealth of knowledge for compassionately thinking and talking about end of life with curiosity. She highlights Jung's idea of Death as a fulfillment Indigenous wisdom of human experience existing within greater cycles - the breath in and out, seasons and tides.

Death symbolism is expanded beyond the masculine grim reaper figure to the role of a guide and known companion or an encounter with mystery and adventure. Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés offering of the image of a life-death-life mother or Lady Death eases pain and gives comfort to the dying. Linda grounds all knowing in community and belonging.

Please find the discussed resources in the accompanying blog post at www.jungiancoaches.com.

This podcast was recorded on unceded Wurundjeri Country. Always was always will be Aboriginal Land.

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