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Profound Insights Into Life After Death: What Deathbed Visions Reveal About Our Consciousness

Aug 15, 2025
Martha Jo Atkins, a licensed end-of-life counselor and death doula, shares her profound insights from decades of guiding people through their final moments. She discusses remarkable deathbed visions, including encounters with deceased loved ones and shared experiences of dying. Atkins delves into the emotional and spiritual transformations during the dying process and the societal fears surrounding death. She emphasizes the power of presence during a loved one’s final days and explores how understanding death can enhance our appreciation of life.
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INSIGHT

Love Is The Core Of Dying Work

  • Love and presence are the core of end-of-life care and transform the dying space.
  • Martha Jo Atkins says deep witnessing removes pretense and reveals intimate connection.
ANECDOTE

Curating Songs And Memories For Her Father

  • Mayim curated songs, read Finnegan's Wake and helped her father write messages to loved ones during his final days.
  • She used music and memory to comfort him and maintain connection as his body failed.
ADVICE

Ask For A Sign And Respect Guest Limits

  • Ask the dying person for a sign or a cue about how many people they want present.
  • Respect their changing social needs as they 'tuck in' and let go.
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