The article discusses the inevitable end of life and the uncertainty surrounding what happens after death. It highlights the experiences of individuals who have had near-death experiences and how these can bring comfort to those pondering mortality. Quotes from end-of-life caregivers illustrate profound observations of their clients seeing deceased relatives prior to passing, which shifts their views on the afterlife. These insights reflect a belief in an existence beyond life, affirming the comforting notion that others have traversed this journey before us.
"I remind myself of the billions of people (and animals) who have gone through it already. It's like when I was doing my driving test and I would look at other people and think, 'If they are able to drive, then surely I can!' You'll be joining all your ancestors, Marilyn Monroe, Jesus, the Queen Elizabeths, and many more. If they can all do it, so can you..."
"I'm an end-of-life caregiver. Not hospice, not palliative care. I help people who want to die in their homes and make it as comfortable as I can for them. Every client saw family members who had passed before them at least a week or two prior to death. I believe more and more in the afterlife, maybe even reincarnation."
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