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“Midwifing death cultivates wisdom and an appreciation for life's mysteries, providing a training ground for becoming a true elder.”

“Grief is another aspect of gratitude - as you mourn for the loss of what you love you are also giving thanks for what was.”

“If you trace your ancestry back far enough, you will discover you have Earth-honouring ancestors who lived in harmony with the natural world, lived by the cycles of the Sun and the Moon, .. You carry this blueprint - their DNA, their memories, their prayers and dreams… remember your indigenous spirit and your belonging to this Earth.

“something cannot be understood until it is known by all four aspects of the human being: mind, body, emotions and spirit, respecting the different components of experience that together bring about wholeness.”