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b'Now that sounds like a difficult subject! We all shy away from talking about it and yet what could actually be more important?
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\\nOn this podcast we return to our conversation with the author John Wyatt and explore the subject of what it means to die well.
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\\nDo join us in this 35 minute conversation when we explore:
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\\n \\tHow to prepare the space to talk
\\n \\tThe importance of asking open-ended questions such as \\u2018What is your understanding of what is going on medically?\\u2019... \\u2018What are you afraid of?\\u2019.....\\u2019What are your dreams and goals for the remainder of the time you have left?\\u2019
\\n \\tThe four kinds of pain - physical, psychological, relational and spiritual
\\n \\tHow do we help those with a different faith to our own?
\\n \\tThe meaning of the poem \\u2018Between the saddle and the ground, he mercy sought and mercy found.\\u2019
\\n \\tDealing with the fear of abandonment.
\\n \\tUnderstanding the importance of physical presence with loved ones
\\n \\tThe importance of advanced care planning.
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\\nWe close with the ancient Old Testament blessing that has been given over many centuries:
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\\n\\u201dThe LORD bless you and keep you;
\\nThe LORD make His face shine on you and be gracious to you,
\\nThe LORD turn His face towards you and give you peace.\\u201d
\\n(Numbers 6:24-26)
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