The One You Feed How to Face Mortality and Live an Authentic Life with Alua Arthur
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Jul 9, 2024 
Alua Arthur, a death doula and founder of Going With Grace, shares her enlightening journey in confronting mortality and living authentically. She discusses the tension between societal expectations and personal desires, urging listeners to embrace life's impermanence. Alua highlights the crucial role of death doulas in end-of-life care and emphasizes the importance of open conversations about death. She also explores personal growth through grief, advocating for authenticity and connection while redefining success beyond typical achievements.
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Authenticity vs. Societal Expectations
- Societal ideas of a "good life" can stifle individual desires.
- Embrace impulses for adventure and discovery for true freedom.
Resisting vs. Embracing Death
- A traveler in Cuba visited places she wanted to see before dying.
- This reflects resistance to death, not embracing life's impermanence.
Seeking Without Finding
- Accepting the unknown is crucial for accepting death.
- Curiosity without the promise of finding is key.
