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Raymond Moody: Speaking of Death Discussion
Beginning November 1st, Fogartyville will be presenting a bi-weekly series of events that will address our cultural resistance to discuss death and mortality and some of the most common factors related to our personal and societal reactions, as well as exploring rituals and beliefs of other cultures. The events will invite open and honest conversations around the topic of death, and offer information and resources to meet specific needs. The series, will consist of panel discussions by scholars; faith leaders from different religions; professionals in the death industry; death cafes (non-judgmental spaces where all things death can be openly talked about); films focusing on different aspects of death; facilitated conversations on grief and the importance of personal ritual when facing our own mortality; an art exhibit; and a final workshop where people can experience for themselves different modalities or rituals that may provide solace and comfort when facing any and all of these issues.
The opening event features Dr. Raymond Moody, the renowned scholar, philosopher, physician, and author, who will introduce his latest book Proof of Life After Life. This book picks up where his first major book, Life After Life (1975), ended. Dr. Moody will also speak on the overarching aspects of the series. In his words, “We cannot escape grief, but we can discover tools that will transform our pain and bring us new understanding and awareness, ” Dr. Moody, from A Brief Guide to Grief.
All events are meant to foster a safe and supportive environment where conversations about this universal experience of facing our own mortality can be held. The final experiential event will be on a Saturday afternoon in April where participants will engage in trying out new ideas and experiences while connecting with practitioners and vendors that provide services, create art and literature, and who provide information around emerging science, rituals and related alternative choices.
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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2015001-0
