A true blessing to be in conversation with Heartwood author Barbara Becker, a teacher who’s provided meaningful influence in my chaplaincy journey. In this conversation, we touch upon some of the patients Barbara has served, the nuances of training as a volunteer and chaplain in contemplative care, and concepts that will serve you on your journey of life and death.
This is your free post for February. With a paid subscription, you’ll be invited to attend monthly Live Gatherings on first Fridays, comment on all posts, and access all archives. Paid subscription revenue is donated to causes benefiting women and girls. If you have financial need, a handful of scholarship subscriptions are available each month; message me and I’ll arrange it for you.
In this conversation, we discuss volunteering in hospice, creating a conversation within and around us regarding end-of-life awareness, and offering ourselves space to experience both the grief and the joy of the work.
Barbara’s book can be found on Amazon, on Bookshop and on Thriftbooks.
Thank you Kelly Irene, Melissa Rose Hair, Hannah Joyner, Rachel Cornelius, and many others for tuning in live.
Questions for you, dear reader:
What touches you about this consideration in your own life?
Do you have any questions for us? We will both answer personally, and comments are open to all.
Other resources mentioned:
Koshin Paley Ellison here on Substack
The Spirit of Service, Frank Ostaseski’s upcoming program at Upaya
This is your free post for February. With a paid subscription, you’ll be invited to attend monthly Live Gatherings on first Fridays, comment on all posts, and access all archives. Paid subscription revenue is donated to causes benefiting women and girls. If you have financial need, a handful of scholarship subscriptions are available each month; message me and I’ll arrange it for you.
