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Re:Always go to the funeral (2005) by mmooss on Tuesday December 17, 2024 @03:53PM (#42445223)
You don't need to say anything. Be present: listen; be curious and caring and compassionate and infinitely patient. Watch TV together; listen to music.
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Re:Always go to the funeral (2005) by bumby on Tuesday December 17, 2024 @03:59PM (#42445268)
This is one of my biggest takeaways from reading Frank Ostaseski's book "The Five Invitations". He runs a hospice center and has lots of experience helping the dying and those around them. He talks about how being present is often what is most needed.

He also has a great talk with Sam Harris that's worth a listen.

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