A Year to Live

Imagine you had an appointment with your doctor this week and he gave you this diagnosis, “You have an incurable disease. You have one year to live. There is nothing we can do.”

What would you do? Are you ready to die?

As a Certified Sage-ing Leader, I’ve been trained to support you in the exploration of your questions about mortality. But getting ready to die is about more than answering philosophical questions about the after-life. There are many things we will want to do before we can ‘rest in peace.’

Most of us procrastinate when it comes to thinking about our death. You may be afraid that if you plan for your death the grim reaper will come knocking at your door.

Did you know only 37% of Canadians have a will in place? In the U.S only 33% have end of life plans in place.

If you haven’t got things in order - you aren’t alone! And I can help.

Join me in this unique 12-month journey to prepare for your death so that you can live more fully now. The course content is fluid. We will start with a plan and as we spend time together we will co-create the monthly agenda to focus on the needs that emerge.

This 12-month program is inspired by the book, A Year to Live: How to Live This Year As If It Were Your Last by Stephen Levine. It is supplemented with other material I have put together AND informed by the needs of the participants.

We will journey together for 12 months. Exploring significant topics, concerns and practical needs to move towards a place of being ready for the ultimate moment and grounded in a more vibrant relationship with life.

Is this for you?

Do you want to feel more prepared for your death?
Do you feel overwhelmed when you think about your mortality?
Would you benefit from a small group experience, where you set monthly intentions based on your unique situation?
Do you want to experience the freedom that comes from facing mortality?
Are you ready to examine your priorities and start living more fully now?

Do you want to make progress in your end-of-life planning, both spiritually and practically?

“Because we never know whether our next breath may be our last, being prepared for the immediate unknown becomes as practical as applying for a passport while still uncertain of our destination or time of departure. Without these first steps the last steps can go badly.”

— Stephen Levine

Dates for Zoom Calls

First Month: May 16, 2024 7:00 - 8:30 PM ET
Second Month: June 13, 2024 7:00 - 8:30 PM ET
Third Month: July 18, 2024 7:00 - 8:30 PM ET
Fourth Month: August 15, 2024 7:00 - 8:30 PM ET
Fifth Month: September 19, 2024 7:00 - 8:30 PM ET
Sixth Month: October 24, 2024 7:00 - 8:30 PM ET
Seven Month: November 21, 2024 7:00 - 8:30 PM ET
Eight Month: December 12, 2024 7:00 - 8:30 PM ET
Ninth Month: January 16, 2025 7:00 - 8:30 PM ET
Tenth Month: February 20, 2025 7:00 - 8:30 PM ET
Eleventh Month: March 13th, 2025 7:00 - 8:30 PM ET
Twelfth Month: April 11th, 2025 7:00 - 8:30 PM ET

Please note: Dates are subject to change and will be confirmed with the group with as much notice as possible.

Clarifying some expectations!

We will focus on spiritual and practical considerations of death. You do not need to adhere to any belief system to participate fully.
Reading: We will have monthly readings from A Year to Live by Stephen Levine, in addition to other resources. I recommend you purchase a copy of the book.
Monthly content will be sent out to the group a few weeks before the meeting. This includes the first session.
You will need a journal or notebook dedicated to this program. It doesn’t have to be fancy, but you will have lots of time to reflect on the experience and it will be beneficial to have everything in one place.
Be prepared to be stretched in all the good ways that bring about growth in your life.
All ages are welcome. You are never too young to get started (or too old!)
Email me any other questions you have and I’ll add them to this webpage because if you have a question, someone else is probably wondering the same thing!
We will have fun. It won’t be all doom and gloom. We can relax in this process.