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Delightfully wicked party game about death. Created by a grief therapist/artist & an educator/punk rocker. #cardgame #morbidcuriositygame #Death #deathpositive

Austin, Texas
Joined April 2015
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Highly intelligent outliers often possess an exceptionally strong death drive - Thanatos - carrying an undeniable, almost sensual darkness. In Freudian theory, this drive is not merely physical - it extends into the psychic, spiritual, and symbolic realms of ending. It expresses itself through aggression, destruction, and sabotage - the impulse towards utter dissolution, an innate human truth. It is the haunting, seductive call of the underworld - for within the descent lies release, relinquishment, and resignation - a form of freedom, an unconscious flirtation with dissipation, free-falling into the abyss, because within it lies relief. Thanatos' true nature, at its most profound, is paradoxical - an existential pull towards total undoing and entropy in order to reach stillness. For those in whom this primordial drive is violently strong, it is through the soul's own demise and destruction that life and evolution are often found. Thanatos becomes the ouroboric gateway - a portal to relentless transformation and growth, once mastered. It is the true key to greatness, the oracle of the void.
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When a dog dies of old age in The Sims 3, the Grim Reaper reassures them with a hug and throws a stick for them to follow into the afterlife.
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Friends, my health has been less than great, and I am in the hospital for surgery and then a little rest. I hope to keep the Daily Poetry Thread going strong. I leave you for now with these words.
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🧵It was once believed that during the days around the winter solstice the dead visited the living. With this in mind, here’s a thread on death + Christmas folklore (GIF by lakritzellaz)
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From 'disposal' to 'deceased', words matter. Our founder @poppymardall introduces our #DeadGoodWords campaign to create new, better ways to talk about death and dying. Which words would you change? Read more: poppysfunerals.co.uk/media/d…
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Every culture has unique ways of facing the loss of the important people in our lives. Anthropologists, sociologists and religious studies scholars have tried mapping out the intricate rites and rituals surrounding death around the world. talkdeath.com/beyond-the-vei…
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This Earth Day, consider your impact even when you’re gone. Here are some ways you can show up and advocate for the legalization of green burial options in your region.
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I know backyard burial is on the mind of a few of you as your end of life plans…let us warn you though: it is possible, but it is NOT easy 😅 Read more: talkdeath.com/your-guide-to-…
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Congratulations CA! ✨ Gov. Newsom signed the bill to allow for NOR/human composting on Sunday. Thank you for all of your letters and advocacy! Together we can make more meaningful & sustainable options available 🌿
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Members of LGBTQ+ communities are foregoing advance care planning conversations due to fears of discrimination, recent research has found. bit.ly/3AdO1Yb
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When I lost my Mom to cancer last year I needed to do something with that energy & I wanted to help people too 💜 Introducing... Death, Grief & Other Shh We Don't Discuss Listen to the trailer now: deathandgrief.show/introduci… #DeathAndGriefShow @DeathAndGrief #Podcasts
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Summer is a popular time for travel, where many partake in ‘dark tourism. What do we gain, and what do we lose by participating in dark tourism? Are we simply voyeurs of the misery of others? talkdeath.com/dark-tourism-d…
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We made a transcription of our wonderful podcast with Dr Kathryn Mannix if you'd rather read her words than listen to her lovely voice. A long read but SO worth it. Here is all the goodness. #withtheendinmind magnificentmidlife.com/blog/…
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"We see resistance to pursuing happiness, tied to the loss experienced at a young age." @TODAYshow look at how the popular @netflix show, @bridgerton tackles the subject of grief. "The way it depicts trauma can make those struggling feel less alone." loom.ly/h5oz0kw
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A deep dive into grief and how sometimes the "right" thing to say to a griever is simply "Holy shit–that's the worst."
A very different and special episode of A Good Cry with @TheGoodDeath ! We talk bomb-ass funerals and sky burials and much more! Link in bio!
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A few well-timed grants, scholarships, & loans made all the difference to me in the early years of doing this work. This year @OrderGoodDeath is launching the Good Death Fellowship which includes funding & support from The Order. Apply here: orderofthegooddeath.com/good…
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.@OrderGoodDeath is pleased to offer project grants to individuals or groups working to make death a more meaningful, sustainable, and equitable experience for all. For details or to apply click here: orderofthegooddeath.com/good…
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Who can help??? We are only 450 views away from 10,000 of Yvonne's TEDx Talk! We would ❤️you to watch (and share 😘) with anyone or any organization you think could benefit from this 💪🙌🎤 message! Thanks for Just Showing Up for Us!! #IJustShowedUp ow.ly/qGvR50FKdGw