This is quite a personal post. I debated whether to write it or not but something feels right about it so here I go! Recently my uncle’s mum passed away. I felt blessed to support them. No offence intended but I didn’t know her very well, so when I was Read more…
This post may seem morbid and I’m sorry if it does not seem helpful or causes offence in any way. Death is something which few people talk about. However, when somebody close to you dies, it’s often difficult to think straight or know what to do. This article is intended Read more…
Here’s an article that explains what can and has happened when people have died yet remained active online. I guess we should think about this and perhaps put it in our final wishes so our identity isn’t abused after we’ve left this world. Here’s what the Guardian ‘s reported: – Read more…
I wrote this when I was remembering my father. He passed away a few years ago. Perhaps it will help you understand someone else who has lost someone that they loved. Perhaps it will increase the compassion in you. Perhaps it will help you deal with your feelings. Perhaps it Read more…
I wrote this after having a chat with a few different people about death, what happens to the soul of the deceased and whether they are around us or not. According to Jainism the soul is reborn. Thus would it be a punishment to be lingering in this no man’s Read more…
It was my wedding reception, But why do I look so glum? I am searching for my mum, For she is not supposed to dance you see? But then I spot her, Happily dancing with… Her brother. A tear rolls down my face? But does it leave a joyful taste? Read more…
I asked a learned friend about ‘death and rituals in Jainism’ because my grandfather passed away recently. This made me think about the rituals that are in place and the fact that the generation that will become ‘the elders’ mostly, do not have a clue about what is done or Read more…
