Stephen Jenkinson on Grief as a Vital Skill in the Art of Becoming Human - Ep 10

STEPHEN JENKINSON, MTS, MSW is a culture activist, teacher, author, and farmer. He was formerly an assistant professor and program director at a major Canadian Medical School and Hospital. Stephen is the founder of the Orphan Wisdom School in Tramore, Canada and the author of five books, including Die Wise: A Manifesto for Sanity and Soul, the award-winning book about grief and dying, and the great love of life.
In this audio episode, Stephen reflects on the challenges presented by living (and dying) in what he describes as the death-phobic dominant culture of North America (and elsewhere). He offers practical invitations to consider engaging grief skills as an active aspect of love - and how approaching family or friends facing illness in this way could increase our connection to, rather than separate us from those we care for.
Additional Resources
1) Stephen’s Website and Orphan Wisdom School orphanwisdom.com/
2) Stephen’s Books including Die Wise - A Manifesto for Sanity and Soul orphanwisdom.com/product-cate...
3) Feature Length Documentary - Grief Walker online www.nfb.ca/film/griefwalker/
4) Watch Lost Nation Road : Nights of Grief and Mystery Documentary • Lost Nation Road
5) Exploring the Cultural Dynamics of Concept Creep findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/p...

[@harmonysoundhealing5292]

Such an important conversation! I will sit with this thought-grief is something to invite. 🙏

[@56jmckenna]

“Your never more alivet than when the possibility is there beside you that you won’t be.” It feels like I am more alive than ever before as I tread through my 70’s ever so swiftly.