The New Orleans funeral reminds us that grief is a burden that can be shared
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The New Orleans funeral reminds us that grief is a burden that can be shared
We know death in its multitudes, but we’re all very serious about being alive. And since the one thing that can solve most of our problems is dancing, we turn our mourning into movement.
Caleb Azumah Nelson • Small Worlds
Many Filipinos take death as a social event or an occasion to reunite with long -lost family members and friends (Jimenez, 2019). It is also a time for them to update one another on their respective lives. It is not unusual, therefore, for a wake to look li ke a party. A wake or lamay , which is a vigil to honor the life of the deceased, lasts... See more
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Then I sit in silence, with my eyes closed, for about fifteen minutes. During this time I bring to mind those dear to me who have passed away, focusing on each person individually, and silently solicit their presence. For someone of my age this is a fairly substantial task. I assign specific qualities or powers to them that reflect their... See more