Occult and Psychical Sciences:"What happens to your body when you’re dying?" +Open thread 🌑

Angmar

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The word occult comes from the Latin occultus (clandestine, hidden, secret), referring to "knowledge of the hidden"

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Guardian UK 

A moment that changed me

"A moment that changed me: I went to a death cafe – and learned how to live a much happier life

I felt peace flood over me as I realised I no longer needed to seek validation from others. Rather than saying yes to everything, I became more open, present and patient

‘Are you afraid of dying, or are you afraid of not living?” Last year, I was sitting in a circle of strangers – half Buddhist monks, half morbidly curious members of the public – when someone asked one of the most profound questions I had ever heard. I was at a “death cafe”, at my local Buddhist centre in south London"

Guardian UK
What happens to your body when you’re dying?
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Death is not a mystery’: what happens to your body when you’re dying?

Experts say knowing more about death – or ‘death literacy’ – can actually help quell fears of dying

“There’s not a definitive scientific reason why this happens,” says Imperi. “But I will say that it is a beautiful, beautiful gift.”

It’s also very common, at any point during active dying, to experience hallucinations or visions that typically involve loved ones who have passed. Imperi says dying people often talk about needing to pack their suitcase or waiting to be picked up at an airport.

From DK:

Does Consciousness Survive Death? The Skeptics Do NOT Occupy the Scientific High Ground.

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Pets

 Guardian UK 

‘I’d give anything just to see her again’: owners’ grief for their beloved pets

As a study says a pet death can hurt as much as that of a relative, three people describe their emotions

This group is named after "Complete illustrated Book of the Psychic Sciences" a book by Walter B. Gibson 1966.A fun and interesting read.

Walter Brown Gibson (September 12, 1897 – December 6, 1985) was an American writer and professional magician, best known for his work on the pulp fiction character The Shadow. Wikipedia

Walter B. Gibson was a prominent figure in the fields of occultism and psychical sciences. He was a prolific author and editor, publishing numerous books and articles on topics like astrology, telepathy, and dream interpretation. His most notable work is likely "The Complete Illustrated Book of the Psychic Sciences", which is a comprehensive guide to various occult and parapsychological topics. 

-Google Overview

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People are encouraged to share their personal spooky experiences, philosophy, and similar influences. (Please contact me in kmail if you wish to join us).~A spookylink: psychicscience

Book

How to Die in the 21st Century is published by Thames & Hudson Australia on March 3

Death and dying

A death scholar on why we need to stop being naive about dying: ‘I always hear, “Can’t you just put me into a nice meadow?”’

Dr Hannah Gould on eco-funerals, being ‘the death person’ and the one thing everyone should know before they die

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Assisted suicide in the United States

en.wikipedia.org/...

Catriona Olding

How can one third of people end up dying in pain?

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