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Raymond Moody: Reincarnation

By Raymond Moody — 2015

Raymond Moody, MD, best known as “the father of the near-death experience” and author of the groundbreaking book Life After Life, gave a talk on Reincarnation in January 2015. Here, Dr. See more...

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An Introduction to the Death-Positive Movement

In most modern cultures, it’s common for people to feel uneasy about death. We express this discomfort by avoiding conversations on the topic and lowering our voices when speaking of the dead and dying.

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Terminal Options for the Irreversibly Ill

My Feb. 5 column, “A Heartfelt Appeal for a Graceful Exit,” prompted a deluge of information and requests for information on how people too sick to reap meaningful pleasure from life might be able to control their death.

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Alternatives for the Final Disposition

Though I wince at the redundancy, funeral “pre-planning” is a phenomenon receiving increased attention, and a growing number of Web-based guides tell how to go about it. As www.funerals.org puts it: “Funeral planning starts at home.

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For three decades Charles Garfield has trained volunteers to care compassionately for strangers. He shares what he’s learned about the extraordinary deeds of ordinary people.

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Seven Keys to a Good Death

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Life’s Last Gift: Giving and Receiving Peace When a Loved One Is Dying

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Past Lives and Reincarnation