Module 4: Death, Dying, and Spirituality

     This unit has come at an interesting time in my personal spiritual journey and the lessons that I have connected with have deepened my understanding of myself and the experiences of others.

     

     As I turn 30 this year, I am looking forward to what I feel will be a spiritual awakening.  I have spent many years now searching for my true beliefs surrounding spirituality and faith and have found that my beliefs had been intertwined with a fear of death.  I have feared the inevitable loss of family, as well as what the "after life" may or may not be.  This particular module has forced me to examine my fears and connect them with my spirituality and gain a clearer sense of what I believe.  

  

  The most poignant lesson that I am taking from this module is that of the importance of self-awareness. It is only when we are aware of our own beliefs that we can fully appreciate the richness of our differences with others.  I have learned that it is fundamentally important to protect future clients from my own filter.  In order to allow someone to fully express their grief and bereavement in an authentic and organic way, I must gently guide them through the process that is natural for their set of beliefs and their cultural background.

     I  believe that everyone is spiritual, whether they believe in Spirit or not.  It is not my job to judge another, but to support them in whatever processes they need to experience in order to be at peace with themselves and their lives.