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Oct 7
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Explaining Death: Communicating About th...

Teresa & Tom Shantz
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Explaining DEATH, particularly how to communicate these concepts to children is the topic for this week’s sharing. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding a child's perspective and feelings about loss, the sensitivity of children to spiritual matters, and the significance of allowing them to express their own insights. The conversation also touches on the idea of past lives and the spiritual journey of pets, encouraging a thoughtful and open approach to discussing these topics with young minds.

 "We never die; we continue on as energy."  What about pets?  As a result of an audience question about the passing on of pets, Teresa and Tom have a conversation about transition, and explore positive approaches to communicate that fact to children. They  emphasize the importance of spiritual sensitivity, soul to soul respect, and simplicity in one's response to young one's questions.  

"Out of the mouth of babes comes wisdom."  The conversation also touches on children's innate spiritual wisdom, noting some share connections to past lives, and the significance of guiding them to trust themselves, rather than passing on "dogma" around personal spiritual beliefs. 

Some "Kids remember their past lives."  The speakers discuss on the journey of pets and the spiritual connections we share with them, concluding with a reminder to embrace enthusiasm in our unique spiritual journeys.

  • There's a bigger spiritual picture of being a soul.  We never die; we continue on as energy.
  • Children often possess spiritual wisdom about past lives.  Children are often sensitive and can see spirits.
  • It's important to communicate simply with children with respect and help them nurture their inner wisdom.
  • Allow children to explore their spiritual awareness.  And, reinforce their confidence to get their own answers.
  • Rather than tell, ask children how they feel about spiritual topics they bring

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