Tag Archives: Death

A Cure for our Fear of Death

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Mike

In Woody Allen’s “Midnight in Paris”, the protagonist complaints  that he doesn’t know whether he should marry his fiancee, and whether he loves her at all. The reply he gets from a fictional Ernest Hemingway contains the most brilliant lines in … Continue reading →

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Where Does Lasting Change Come From?

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Mike

My friend has just finished an army service. After serving for several years, she is getting discharged, and starting a new phase in her life. When toasting her, I mentioned something about taking the time “to look inside” and not … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Death: Exploring Our Exit Strategy

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Mike

Semyon, a close relative of my family has passed away about a month ago. There was nothing surprising about it – the man has suffered from a terminal lung cancer for over an year. But when I heard the news, … Continue reading →

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