Welcome to MORTAL

I actually think people who are able to

talk about death

have almost no fear because they've had the conversations before.

I became interested in death long before it touched me personally.

Then, a few years ago, my beloved sister died.

Just months later, I was given my own life-limiting diagnosis, which thankfully turned out to be wrong.

But having those two seismic experiences so close together left me flooded with questions.

Why are we so afraid of dying? What happens when we die? What role does grief play in being human? How do I stay connected to the preciousness of life?

I will say that grief is the secret bridge to joy, and it's a portal.

I think of all the time I've wasted over the last six years worrying about my cancer.

That's the main thing I've learned.

We've all got to die, so get on with things while you can.

Don't waste time worrying.

Easier said than done.