Of course, the dying need appropriate physical pain control. But they also have what might be termed soul needs—to feel… Read more

Psychic work and mediumship are regarded with such suspicion and disrespect in our western culture. I find this really sad… Read more

For the past few days I have had a beautiful mooring under the dappled shade of a gorgeous plane tree,… Read more

Living in the same location as two octogenarian couples is a salutary experience.  One couple, Brian and Enid, are fully engaged… Read more

I woke up this morning feeling as grey as the day. I’m often like this when I’ve come back from… Read more

I have never understood why people rave about Bob Dylan.  His voice has always set my teeth on edge, and… Read more

End-of-life Experience Articles: Fenwick, P., & Brayne, S.End-of-life Experiences: Reaching out for compassion, communication and connection. Meaning of Deathbed Visions and… Read more

Talking about Dying BBC: How to Have a Good DeathChannel 4: It Helps to TalkDying Matters(National coalition, which aims to… Read more

I knew the average age for an IVHQ volunteer is mid to late twenties, but I hadn’t expected older volunteers… Read more

It’s Valentine’s Day.  A card arrives on the early morning tea tray. I clasp my hands to my bosom and exclaim,… Read more

Teaching English to Tibetan monks is one thing, but to see the Dalai Lama in person is quite another. From… Read more

I have just returned from a train trip from London to Barcelona. What a wonderful city – full of surprises…. Read more

In February 2020, Adam Cormack had a life altering stroke at the age of forty-three. This is his inspirational story… Read more

I have been thinking a lot about hubris recently, sparked off by the global panic surrounding Coronavirus. Hubris comes from the… Read more

I was very heartened to read yesterday’s Daily Telegraph’s piece, Emergency staff to be told if you want to live or die…. Read more

Ben Parkes, also known as YogaBen, has been teaching and practising yoga for over twenty years. He trained with Swami Ambikananda. She, herself,… Read more

Dr Matt Welsh is an American clinical psychologist providing psychotherapy to war veterans experiencing PTSD, substance abuse, anxiety and depression at… Read more

This morning I woke drowsily to Radio 4s Farming Programme.  I love horses, so my attention was immediately caught by… Read more