The breakfast provides a relaxed forum for debate about a taboo subject that is typically unresolved naturally, she continued, encouraging a sense of comfort and familiarity around the topic of suicide. The goal is to “offer gentle guidance and prompts to nudge the dialogue in a creative direction” while embracing social elements in our particular society. The intention is not to impose strict rules or restrictions.
Additionally, it entails teaching people the skills and speech to either help a dying man or walk alongside them.
Every quarter, there are sessions that are available to individual sign-ups. The second Death Over Dinner function is planned for Apr 25 at Podi &, Poriyal, with a class size of 12 to 16 people. Tan is even interested in working with various restaurants and accepting reservations from private groups.
The topic of death is often broached when everyone is good, she mused. However, in the face of loss, which affects all of us sooner or later,” People may struggle to find the right words to express their feelings or fears, fearing that discussing the subject may lead to further distress or discomfort for the person who is ill may choose to avoid discussions about end-of-life wishes, funeral arrangements, or even acknowledging the possibility of death,” which causes a palpable tension and unease.
” Talking about it boldly and saying what needs to be said can help the people who are left behind adapt to the lost after the man passes away.”
And” In the case of someone who is aware that they are dying, those around them may not want to talk about it, which you leave them feeling unknown. They might not be able to express their desires, there might be unstated information, or even someone whispering,” You’re going to be fine,” when they know they wo n’t be.
How can we begin to talk about death openly and honestly and in a meaningful way begs another question: How is talking about death may help us live our lives more completely and purposefully?
Accepting the fixed nature of life and finding harmony with it can alter how we view the world. When we recognize that life starts and ends in the end, Tan said, we can identify what transpires in between and holds value.
How do we control what transpires in the middle of problem? How do we keep a legacy for the present and future generations? Do we want to invest our time sweating the small things and harbouring prejudices, or rather, use it to make memories and foster strong relationships? Living purposefully prompts us to confront these issues and coordinate our actions with our principles.
” Eventually, embracing the emptiness of living compels us to live honestly, love fiercely and left a tradition of sympathy and connection”.
To sign up for Death Over Dinner, visit https ://thelifereview .org/death-over-dinner.