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A project of End in Mind, The Art of Difficult Conversations is a virtual space for people to practice the skills necessary for having difficult conversations about the challenges we all inevitably face – from tough discussions about work or family, to talking about illness and decline, death and dying, or grief and loss. We do this by using art as a doorway into exploration.
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In Our Hearts
A mosaic reflects the beauty in what’s broken. It takes the shards of what was and transforms them into something vibrant and new.
Our lives are mosaics of loss, but loss can lead to growth, new insights and new beginnings. Our digital mosaic honors loved ones who’ve died and the lessons they taught us.
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One of the best gifts you can give your loved ones is getting your affairs in order so they aren't left with a mess when you die. But you might wonder: What exactly should I be doing to prepare? We came across an excellent list of documents that we slightly…
Writing a memorable and meaningful obituary is an art—one that can certainly be learned. At our obituary-writing workshop in February, journalists Ken Garfield, Kevin Duchschere, and our founder Cathy Wurzer talked about what makes a great obituary. One of the things they discussed is the importance of writing a solid…
By Bill Kleis I visited with one of my neighbors a couple weeks ago when he was walking by. He said he had just seen his doctor and was assured he wasn’t going to die from anything serious. The more I think about that, the funnier it becomes. At age…
By Bill Kleis Dr. Kent Pekel, superintendent of Rochester Public Schools, previously served as CEO of Search Institute, a nonprofit that promotes positive youth development and advances equity through research and practical solutions. I was intrigued by a 2022 address he delivered to graduating high school students about the five types…
