Transforming Death: Creating Sacred Space for the Dying - Softcover

LeBaron, Melody

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1733477128 ISBN 13: 9781733477123

Publisher: Melody LeBaron, 2020

Synopsis

We’re all going to die. But, in our death-phobic culture, we don’t learn how to die naturally or consciously the way our ancestors did. Instead, we fear death or overmedicalize it, becoming disempowered as a result. In these pages, those at end-of-life and their caregivers partner with the process of death and grief, improving outcomes by viewing dying as a natural passage. Within this context, death offers the dying and their loved ones opportunities for deeply meaningful maturation and transformation of their experiences. Melody LeBaron’s groundbreaking new book, Transforming Death, returns conscious dying to its rightful place within the sacred fullness of life.
“Transforming Death provides practical advice so you’ll be prepared for death with understanding, skill and compassion. I recommend this book to those caring for the terminally ill, as well as seekers who know that dying is a doorway to eternal life.”
—ANDREW HARVEY, scholar and teacher of mystic traditions, author of The Direct Path: Creating a Personal Journey to the Divine Using the World’s Spiritual Traditions
“A wonderfully wise guidebook that will prepare you physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually to guide a loved one to a more graceful death. Melody’s book can transform your relationship with the dying process.”
—DALE BORGLUM, founder and director of Living/Dying Project
“Melody LeBaron shares her intimate experiences with death while artfully offering practical guidance for those preparing for their own death or the death of a loved one. Her wisdom and heart come through in her story-telling. This book is a gift to us all.”
—ADITI SETHI-BROWN, MD, hospice and palliative medicine physician, end-of-life doula, founder of Center for Conscious Living and Dying
“Transforming Death is a warm-hearted and clear-sighted guide to the period before, during, and after the soul separates from the body. With insightful and moving stories, and grounded practical advice, Melody LeBaron offers steady, healing support for dying people and their families.”
—SARAH KERR, death doula and ritual healing practitioner (soulpassages.ca)
“A practical guide to the death and dying process for both the dying and their loved ones. Melody’s blend of humanistic pragmatism offers readers a safe space to examine their own beliefs on death and dying and invites consideration on how to prepare for a graceful, connected, and meaningful death. Melody’s own awe-inspiring experiences with death have shaped her wise understanding of life’s greatest mystery.”
—WILLIAM PETERS M.Ed., MFT, founder of Shared Crossing Project, director of Shared Crossing Research Initiative (SharedCrossing.com)
“What a lovely and gentle exploration of end-of-life. Creating a sacred space is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your loved one and your family. Melody is a well-attuned, wise guide you can trust.”
—MARTHA JO ATKINS, PHD, LPC-S, end-of-life counselor, speaker, and author of Signposts of Dying: What You Need to Know
“Melody LeBaron has gifted us with a remarkably practical and poetic guide to all the ways we can approach our final passage in life. This is a must-read, not only for people who want to plan and prepare, but also for those who want to complete their journey with ease and grace.”
—JEAN HANER, author of Clear Home Clear Heart: Learn to Clear the Energy of People and Places

Edition details

• Publisher: Melody LeBaron
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1733477128
• ISBN 13: 9781733477123
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 270