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A guide to the sacred stages of the death and dying process viewed through the eyes of a Celtic
anam-áire
List of contents
Preface
Introduction
Chapter I -- The Story Begins
The Long Journey into Embodiment
The Auric Body
The Electromagnetic Field (EMF)
Creating and Re-creating Ourselves
The Field of Consciousness
The Universal Heart in Life and at Death
God as Personality: A Who God
Shadowed Self
Earth/Ego Mind and Soul
Source or Core Aspect of Self Is Soul
Alchemy of Integration
Questions to Explore
Chapter II -- The Elements Leave the Body
What Happens to the Cells?
The Earth Element Dissolves
The Fire Element
The Water Element and the Death Hormone
The Air Element
Space
Psycho-Spiritual Pain at Death
The Dissolution of the Material Body
Soul Release Blessing
Philosophy on the Phenomenon of Dying
The Astral Body
Questions to Explore
Chapter III -- Healing the Family Tree
Root Problems Affect the Whole Tree
The Reptilian Brain
Enlightenment Manifested Physiologically
Questions to Explore
Chapter IV -- The Last Ecstasy
Tantra and Sacred Sexuality
Dying: As Natural as Birthing
Extreme Unction: The Last Rites
The Final Ecstasy: The Soul Prepares to Leave
Aíte after Death
Consciousness and Organ Donation
Dying as Preparation for Further Living
The Devotion of an Anam-Áire
Questions to Explore
Chapter V -- Questions and Answers
Postscript
Celtic Blessings and Poems
Glossary
Acknowledgements
About the Author
About the author
Phyllida Anam-Áire, a former Irish nun and therapist, who trained with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, has worked extensively with the sick and dying. She offers talks and Conscious Living, Conscious Dying retreats, and teaches Celtic Gutha, Irish mourning songs. Phyllida lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Summary
A guide to the sacred stages of the death and dying process viewed through the eyes of a Celtic anam-áire
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"Reading The Last Ecstasy of Life was a journey of self discovery. Led by a guide who speaks with wisdom and a clear reverence for life, the reader is led to examine themselves. I would recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn to approach death with compassion and have a deeper appreciation for life. This is an excellent book that was a pleasure to read. Anam-Áire has managed to breathe such a vibrant sense of life and love into a book all about the topic of death and dying. She has left me with questions to ponder for the remainder of my life as I try to shape what that life will look like. Though when death finally does come for me, I believe I will be more prepared."
