Anyone who has experienced care of a dying loved one can probably recall a moment when the prospect seemed overwhelming. Sometimes this is small things—wondering when to squeeze in a quick trip to the store, or to simply take a shower. Other times it is much bigger. Am I doing the right thing? Are we tending to what’s important or just getting by? How can I balance all my roles as caregiver, mate, parent, worker, partner?
Imagine being the patient who may be grappling with fears of all sorts—fear of being in pain, being a burden, being unable or afraid to express needs that go beyond those being met by medical personnel. Or the patient who wishes for a conscious, intentional experience, who seeks companionship and guidance on the journey. To them, and to all of us, it becomes not just about the fact that we die, but how that matters.
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