Sounds of SAND #2 Wisdom in Death and Dying: Stephen Jenkinson
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Sep 14, 2022 Stephen Jenkinson discusses the meaning of death in a death-phobic culture and differences between death cultures worldwide. He shares insights on euthanasia and offers original music at the end of the episode. The conversation explores cultural attitudes towards death, colonial influences, and the importance of embracing mortality with gratitude. Listen for a poetic reflection on life and self-discovery.
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Death Phobia vs. Denial
- Western culture isn't death-denying, but death-phobic, avoiding death due to fear, not denial.
- This phobia stems from a ruptured cultural continuity, hindering a healthy relationship with death and ancestors.
Death as a Deity
- Death is a god, a life force originating life; everything dies to create the foundation for new life.
- Our growth-addicted culture fosters a "hydroponic spirituality," lacking grounded connection to this natural cycle.
Fate and the God of Death
- Death, like fate, isn't about succumbing passively, but actively responding to its presence throughout life.
- It's a continuous whisper, not a final shout, guiding us through others' deaths to become adept at our own.