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How Thinking About Death Can Improve Your Life | Alua Arthur

Apr 10, 2024
Alua Arthur, a former attorney turned death doula and founder of Going With Grace, shares profound insights about embracing mortality. She discusses how contemplating death can serve as a powerful motivator and stress reliever, leading to a more fulfilling life. Alua recounts her transformative journey from law to guiding others through end-of-life conversations, emphasizing authenticity and healing. Listeners learn practical methods for discussing death, fostering deeper connections, and cultivating appreciation for each fleeting moment.
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  • Contemplating mortality can be a source of motivation.
  • Imagining your ideal death can be a stress reliever.

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Facing Death with Elua Arthur

Death is a taboo topic for many, but addressing it can enhance our lives. Elua Arthur, a former attorney turned death doula, guides individuals through the end of life, sharing insights on living. Arthur emphasizes how death awareness can motivate and relieve stress, urging people to imagine their ideal death to reduce fear. She stresses the importance of not leaving things unsaid and the peaceful acceptance some experience at the end of life.

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