Publisher's Synopsis
What can death teach the living? Former monk and hospice worker Rodney Smith teaches us that through intimately considering our own inevitable end we can reawaken to the sublime miracle of life we so often take for granted. A well of stories, personal anecdotes, and direct advice gleaned from years of working with the dying in their final moments,-áLessons from the Dying-áhelps us redefine our conception of what it means to truly live. Each chapter contains guided reflections and exercises that allow the reader to integrate the wisdom in its pages more fully into their lives. With a sense of compassion,-áLessons from the Dying-áprovides all the tools of mind one needs to rediscover, in this very moment, the mystery and wonder of a lifetime.-áFrom the foreword by Joseph Goldstein:
