This is a general summary of a talk I did at First Congregational Church in Oshkosh, WI on November 27th, 2016. It is part of a three…… Read more “Dying well… one of the most important things you can do”
Category: chaplaincy
Why is it so difficult to die?
If we can just begin to see how much death is a part of life. It is part of what happens to all healthy, mature, and connected to the earth beings. We don’t just go from living do dead… but it seems many people want this to be their experience.
How does one process one’s grief?
My wife asked me the other day, “How does a person process grief?” You’d think that as a chaplain, walking beside and with those who are grieving,…… Read more “How does one process one’s grief?”
Readiness in dying
Ideally, our heart, mind, and body would be in sync when it comes to our dying time. How do we as those who may or may not be dying get to this place? If we are paying attention and unafraid, we will know. It’s never too early to begin thinking about how we want our dying time to be.
Death defines me
The title should perhaps read, Death (Re)defines Me and Us. As a chaplain, and perhaps more specifically, as a human with my particular “Soulcraft,” I think about…… Read more “Death defines me”
Nathan Bettger | Oshkosh, WI 