Journey of the spirit
Love heals the heart resonating with joy
In the final months of her life while she was bedfast, my mother – Miss Ethel – sang in the very early morning hours. How [...]
Creating Community
Coronavirus public health restrictions shouldn’t mean dying alone
Beautiful Voice editor's note: This article was originally published one year ago - May 28, 2020 - prior to the availability of vaccines. The author, [...]
Mindful Presence
We all hope for a ‘good death.’ But many aged-care residents are denied proper end-of-life care
Professor Davina Porock, PhD, holds a Professorial Research Fellowship in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia. Her research [...]
Mindful Presence
More families are discussing end-of-life planning as COVID-19 cases rise – here’s how to start the conversation
"With family together, either in person or by video, the holidays offer an opportunity for deep, personal discussions about the future." - Lindy Grief Davidson, [...]
Mindful Presence
Lessons in Living From Being With Dying
Roshi Joan Halifax is recognized as master teacher and a pioneer in end-of-life care. She is Founder, Abbot, Head Teacher of Upaya Institute and [...]