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Spring 2026

Issue 1

Welcome to our Spring 2026 issue. Four feature articles for anyone navigating grief, caregiving, mortality, and the language we reach for when life gets tender.

In this issue, we invite you to slow down and meet what is real with steadiness and heart. You will find practical comfort language, a thoughtful look at grief and technology, clarity on eco-friendly end-of-life choices, and a reflection on presence as a practice.

Featured in This Issue

Four grounded reflections on mortality, care, and what it means to live well

Person practicing savasana yoga pose in peaceful setting, embodying presence and surrender

Presence & mortality

Savasana: Practicing Dying to Live More Fully

A gentle exploration of savasana as a threshold practice, and what it can teach us about presence, surrender, and mortality.

8–12 min read Read Article

Two people in compassionate conversation offering comfort and support during difficult times

Comfort language

Struggling for Words

When words feel hard, presence still speaks. A grounded reflection on what to say, what not to say, and how to show up with care.

6–10 min read Read Article

Digital representation of AI technology and human connection in grief and mourning

Technology & grief

Griefbots & AI in Mourning

A thoughtful look at grief AI, digital afterlives, and the ethical questions that emerge when technology promises connection after death.

8–12 min read Read Article

Natural forest landscape representing eco-friendly green burial options and environmental sustainability

Eco-friendly options

2026 Green Burial Guide

A practical, shareable guide to eco-friendly end-of-life options and what is changing in 2026, with clarity and care.

10–14 min read Read Article

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