Throughout history, death has been portrayed in various ways, albeit almost always in negative terms. In most accounts, death is cast in the role of the antagonist, a formidable foe who knows no grace and shows no impartiality. But that is not the only way to view death.
Ironically, patients, spiritual leaders, and healthcare providers working with those at the end of life also speak of death as a teacher, reminding us that in spite of the many losses at this stage of life there are also a number of potential life lessons offered to us within this mortal landscape. This article offers insights into some of these positive life lessons that seem to present themselves alongside losses at this stage of life.
